What is the Touchscreen and parking-brake glitches problem on a 2013 Citroën C4 Picasso / Grand C4 Picasso (Mk2)?

Common Problems with the
2013–2014 Citroën C4 Picasso / Grand C4 Picasso (Mk2)

We've identified 1 known issue that can affect the 2013–2014 Citroën C4 Picasso / Grand C4 Picasso (Mk2). None are considered critical, but they're worth knowing about before you buy.

Known Issues

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The 2013–2014 period has an average number of reported issues compared to other Citroën C4 Picasso / Grand C4 Picasso (Mk2) year periods.

All Known Issues

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.

Most affected: Exclusive, Flair, Higher-spec 7-seat models

Estimated cost: £120–£700Affects: 2013–2022Often appears around: Any mileage; often age or voltage related

Typical symptoms

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

What to inspect before you buy

✓Test media, nav and climate together
✓Cycle the parking brake repeatedly
✓Check whether the unit has had software updates

Buying Tips for the 2013 Citroën C4 Picasso / Grand C4 Picasso (Mk2)

✓On 1.2 PureTech petrols, inspect the wet belt and insist on proof of the correct oil and replacement interval
✓BlueHDi diesels should be checked for UREA, SCR or NOx faults even if the warning light is currently off
✓Test the touchscreen, parking sensors, reversing camera and sliding-seat mechanisms properly because family use exposes every weak point
✓Choose on evidence of longer journeys and decent upkeep, not just low mileage, because these cars suffer when used only for school runs

2015 Citroën C4 Picasso / Grand C4 Picasso (Mk2)