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Reliability Guide

Common Problems with the
2013 Citroën C4 Picasso / Grand C4 Picasso (Mk2)

Launch of the second-generation C4 Picasso in the UK on PSA modular EMP2 platform, delivering significant weight savings, a futuristic two-tier dashboard with a 12-inch panoramic HD display, 1.6 HDi/e-HDi diesels and later Euro 6 BlueHDi units.

What changed for 2013

  • •All-new EMP2 modular platform saving up to 140kg compared to its predecessor
  • •Dramatic Visiospace cabin with standard panoramic windscreen and dual digital display screens
  • •Introduction of Euro 6 BlueHDi diesels with SCR catalytic converters and AdBlue dosing

Common MOT watch-outs

  • !Front suspension drop links and lower wishbone bushes wearing rapidly on potholed roads
  • !Rear brake pad wear and electronic parking brake binding issues
  • !Mismatched or heavily worn front tyres from high torque and weight on diesel models
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Touchscreen and parking-brake glitches

ModerateElectrics & Electronics

The touchscreen controls so much of the cabin that lag, black screens or electronic parking-brake faults are more than minor annoyances on an everyday family car.

Est. Repair Cost: £120–£700
Warning Signs:

Frozen screen, Missing climate menus, Parking brake fault message, Camera or sensor dropouts

What to Inspect:
  • Test media, nav and climate together
  • Cycle the parking brake repeatedly
  • Check whether the unit has had software updates
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Buying Tips for 2013 Citroën C4 Picasso / Grand C4 Picasso (Mk2)

  • Test all touchscreen functions thoroughly as ventilation and entertainment rely entirely on the screen
  • Ensure diesels have seen regular dual-carriageway or motorway driving to keep the DPF clear
  • Inspect sliding and folding second- and third-row seats for damaged latches or family abuse
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