Verdict
C
MPV · France · 2006-2018
Citroen C4 Picasso
Citroen C4 Picasso — spec data and generation history.
Years
2006-2018
Generations
2
Segment
MPV
Citroen's compact MPV — Mk1 (2006-2013) launched as the 5-seat C4 Picasso and 7-seat Grand C4 Picasso, both on the C4 platform with PSA's TU and HDi engine families. Mk2 (2013-2018) moved to EMP2, became 65 kg lighter, sharper-styled, and was renamed C4 SpaceTourer in 2018 before quietly dying in 2022. Mk2 5-seat retained the C4 Picasso name; 7-seat became Grand C4 Picasso/SpaceTourer. Smart, pragmatic family transport — but the SUV wave killed the entire segment.
What changed
Era-to-era deltas
Mk1 2006-2013 → Mk2 2013-2018
BHP +15 bhp
Torque +30 Nm
0-60 mph -1.0 s
Top speed +5 mph
MPG +12 mpg
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2006-2013
Mk1
→
2.0 HDi 138 — 138 bhp, 0-62 in 10.6s.
Verdict
C
BHP
138
0–60
10.6 s
Top
122 mph
MPG
49.0 mpg
Used
£800-£4,500
- + Massive glasshouse — bright cabin
- + 7-seat Grand variant practical
- − 1.6 HDi turbo issues common
- − EGP semi-auto box jerky
2013-2018
Mk2
→
BlueHDi 150 — 148 bhp, 0-62 in 9.6s.
Verdict
C
BHP
148
0–60
9.6 s
Top
130 mph
MPG
61.0 mpg
Used
£3,500-£12,000
- + EMP2 platform — 65 kg lighter
- + Cabin tech leap
- − 1.2 PureTech wet belt risk
- − Stop/start starter failures
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2006-2013 · Mk1
- 1.6 HDi turbo oil-feed pipe blockage
- EGR carbon-up
- BSI module failures
- Pneumatic rear suspension on Grand
2013-2018 · Mk2
- 1.2 PureTech wet timing belt (post-2014)
- Stop/start starter motor failures
- Infotainment software glitches
- AdBlue dosing on BlueHDi
Rivals
Renault Scenic · Ford C-Max · Vauxhall Zafira · Volkswagen Touran