17-09-2011:
Seems to be a gearbox problem, both of failure of gearboxes on new C3 Picasso and of Citroen's inability to supply replacements.
01-09-2013:
On 34k mile 09 C3 Picasso 1.6 petrol, poor design of exhaust system involves a decent stainless steel rear silencer box but held on by mild steel brackets that rust through leaving exhaust to drop. Seemingly cannot be repaired so needs a new silencer. Also engine fan running continuously. Then engine died with 'antipollution fault'. Local mechanic diagnosed a faulty inlet manifold sensor and replaced it. Engine Management warning light no longer on but the fan still running. Dealer computer diagnostics then showed that the problems were caused by "a glitch in the engine management software". I was also told that this is a problem that Citroen are aware of. The correct software was installed and all appears well at a cost of £99.
27-11-2013:
In July 2012 a 58k mile C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi VTR Plus developed repeated dashboard "antipollution faults" and cut out 8 times on a long run to the South of France. Possibly soot in the DPF, possibly running out of Eolys solution, possibly DPF blocked with ash. No fault foumd by Citroen dealers in France, not shown the fault since.
30-06-2014:
Fuse boxes of Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi seem to be vulnerable to water ingress causing can bus problems with lights. Landed owner of a February 2010 C3 Picasso with a £300 bill.
09-11-2014:
Further report of fuse box failure on Citroen C3 Picassos due to windcreen washer fluid dripping onto the fusebox causing corrosion and necessitating a re-wire costing up to £1,400.
16-11-2014:
Fuse box and electrics of 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso replaced due to water ingress along the wiring loom. Ludicrously, the dealer who did the work has denied having done it to Motor Codes, so Citroen UK is refusing to refund any money.
29-03-2016:
Report of strange problem with July 2015 Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech 110hp VTR+. After 5 months and 2,916 miles the car suddenly lost all power, engine warning lights lit up. Once cold the engine re-started, but warning lights remained on. Diagnostics and short test drives by the local Citroen dealer found nothing. One week later, lost power again. Dealer tested for more than 100 miles but could not find anything and thought it was an intermittent problem with the accelerator switch, so ordered a new part.
10-05-2016:
Apparently range availabilty of C3 Picasso is now restricted because it will be replaced by a new car in 2017.
20-07-2016:
Report of diffculty of independent garages obtaining OEM parts for C3 Picassos. In July 2015 2009 C3 Picasso with 53,876 miles failed MoT due to front roll bar excessive play in both ball joints. Repaird using pattern parts. Failed again in July 2016.
10-01-2017:
Report of leak from washer reservoir pump getting into fusebox and wiring loom and causing up to £2,000 of corrosion damage. First symptoms: lost dipped headlights and sidelights.
25-01-2017:
Further report of EPAS failing on a 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso. Owner had a previous C3 Picasso and the same thing happened with that. Both were rerplaced under TSBs.
14-02-2017:
Report of strange case of particulate filter pump short circuit effectively blinding the ECU and causing the airbag light to come on.
05-08-2017:
EPAS failure reported on self-serviced 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso at 49,000 miles. Original supplying Citroen dealer who is 100's of miles away (owner bought car privately at 3 years old) acknowledged that Citroen was aware of this issue and - provided it was a failed EPAS motor - would carry out a repair FOC as a goodwill gesture "on cars up to 80k miles and 8 years old". Owner's local Citroen dealer doesn't want to help because owner carried out his own servicing.
21-08-2017:
Report of elderly driver of Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 Puretech 110 burning out the clutch in 4 months and 1,400 miles from new.
01-12-2017:
Report of power assistance to steering of 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso failing at 34,000 miles.
22-02-2019:
Yet another report of EPAS failure, this time in a 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6HDI at 50,000 miles. Fault due to PAS Motor which was replaced FoC as covered by TSB b3ew010zq0 (to quote the dealer: not a DVSA safety recall). Owner still asked to pay the diagnosis charge.
27-02-2019:
Report of moisture in rear light cluasters of 2016 Citroen C3 Picasso at 1 year old. Replaced under warranty. A year later moisture occurred in both rear light clusters and both headlights. In January 2019 Citroen changed all light clusters. However, less that a week later, once again there is moisture in both rear light cluster and Citroen is refusing to change these units, now saying it is to be expected.
06-05-2019:
Report of problems with EGS of 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso. Does not always change up unless driver eases accelerator or use the paddleshifts. its getting worse. Also ECO light flashes, but engine does not switch off when car come to a halt.
07-05-2019:
Report of 2010 Citroen C3 Picasso using excessive oil.
July 2008
Citroen announced first details of the C3 Picasso
Debut in October 2008 at the Paris Motor Show before UK launch in mid 2009. 4,080mm long, 1,730mm wide and 1,620mm tall.
Modular interior layout. Split-folding rear seats slide independently, offering legroom or loadspace. When extra storage space is required, the rear seats can be folded away in one motion using simple seatback mounted controls, whilst a mobile boot floor provides a level loading space up to the first row seat back. To benefit fully from the space in the car, the front passenger seat can also be folded completely flat to increase the load length and to create a table top,
Like the C4 Picasso, the C3 Picasso offers occupants a light and bright driving environment thanks largely to an innovative three-part windscreen that helps give the car one of the largest glazed areas in the segment. The high-seating position gives drivers optimum visibility, whilst the wraparound windows and a panoramic glass roof allow light to flood into the cabin.
The C3 Picasso arrived with a choice of engines that offer both good performance and economy, with two new-generation petrol units available – the VTi 95hp and VTi 120hp – as well as two diesels, the HDi 90hp and HDi 110bhp.
With the Picasso’s intuitive modular design, interior space is optimised quickly and simply. To increase either boot volume or rear legroom the split-folding rear seats slide back and forth independently and can also be folded away with one effortless hand movement. This function provides an entirely flat load surface which extends right up to the front seatbacks and can be further extended – to over 2.41m – by folding the back of the front passenger seat completely down.
Cabin length measures 1.66m – one of the longest in its class and a rival for a number of MPVs in the segment above. Knee room is plentiful even with the rear bench moved forward and by using slim seat backs and bases on the front seats, rear passengers are afforded even more space. Elbow room in the front and rear is 1.43m and 1.40m respectively, another best for the segment.
- VT 1.4VTi 16V 95hp, 159g/km, £11,495
- VT 1.6HDi 16V 92hp, 128g/km, £12,595
- VTR+ 1.4VTi 16V 95hp, 157g/km, £12,595
- VTR+ 1.6VTi 16V 120hp, 159g/km, £13,345
- VTR+ 1.6HDi 16V 92hp, 125g/km, £13,695
- EXCLUSIVE 1.4VTi 16V 95hp, 157g/km, £13,695
- EXCLUSIVE 1.6VTi 16V 120hp, 159g/km, £14,445
- EXCLUSIVE 1.6HDi 16V 92hp, 125g/km, £14,795
- EXCLUSIVE 1.6HDi 16V 110hp, 132g/km, £15,595
03-11-2009: 1.6 HDi 16V 90PS diesel with lower emissions Engine has been re-homologated and, in VTR+ & Exclusive trim, now emits just 119g/km of CO2 (down from 125g). Consequently, both are now classified in VED band C - meaning an annual road tax reduction from £120 to just £35. These C3 Picassos also offer an extra 2.7mpg on the combined cycle, bringing the new figure to 62.8mpg.
Also on VTR+ and Exclusive - as part of a new option pack - an integrated Bluetooth® hands-free system has been introduced, so drivers can safely and easily keep in touch when they are on the move. This new option also includes a built-in USB Box and socket, which allows users to connect a portable MP3 player directly to the car’s audio system. Menu navigation and music selection is managed via the steering-mounted and dashboard radio controls, with song titles displayed on the radio screen.
March 2010
Citroen announced a new Airdream+ range
Introduction of environmentally sensitive and economically rewarding Airdream+ version of C3 Picasso. With combined cycle fuel economy of between 62.8mpg and 74.3mpg, and CO2 emissions from just 99g to 119g/km, the Airdream+ range delivers low running costs and free first year VED.
October 2010
Range updated with more equipment
The C3 Picasso gained updates including a new Euro 5 HDi 110 engine and 6-speed transmission, plus a Connecting Box (USB and Bluetooth connectivity) as standard specification on VTR+ and Exclusive trim levels. Citroën has also introduced a new limited edition - the C3 Picasso Blackcherry.
The C3 Picasso Blackcherry is based on the VTR+ model and is powered by a refined and efficient 1.6HDi 90hp engine. With smart cherry red and glossy black exterior and interior detailing, the model also benefits from a premium black metallic body colour, roof bars and dynamic 17” cherry red diamond-tipped alloy wheels. A generous level of standard equipment includes air conditioning, cruise control with speed limiter, Connecting Box (USB socket & Bluetooth system), electrically adjustable door mirrors and front electric windows.
With the introduction of Citroen’s new Euro 5 1.6HDi 110hp engine, the C3 Picasso reaffirmed its place as one of the most environmentally-conscious MPVs on the road today. A refined and efficient powerplant, fuel economy is just under 59mpg over a combined cycle with CO2 emissions down 5g/km on the Euro 4 unit to just 125g/km.
C3 PICASSO |
CO2 Emissions
|
Combined Cycle
January 0001
Fuel Economy (mpg)
|
‘On The Road' R.R.P |
1.4 VTi 95hp VT |
149 |
44.1 |
£12,695.00 |
1.6HDi 90hp VT |
119 |
61.4 |
£13,795.00 |
1.4 VTi 95hp VTR+ |
149 |
44.1 |
£13,795.00 |
1.6 VTi 120hp VTR+ |
159 |
40.9 |
£14,545.00 |
1.6HDi 90hp VTR+ |
119 |
61.4 |
£14,895.00 |
1.6HDi 90hp BLACKCHERRY |
119 |
61.4 |
£15,195.00 |
1.4 VTi 95hp Exclusive |
149 |
44.1 |
£14,895.00 |
1.6 VTi 120hp Exclusive |
159 |
40.9 |
£15,645.00 |
1.6HDi 90hp Exclusive |
119 |
61.4 |
£15,995.00 |
1.6HDi 110hp Exclusive |
125 |
58.8 |
£16,795.00 |
January 2012
Citroen introduced the C3 Picasso Code
Replaced the previous Blackcherry special edition. It is based on the best-selling HDi 90 manual VTR+ version, with added equipment.
Complementing a generous specification that already includes air conditioning, a Connecting Box (Bluetooth system with USB socket), curtain airbags and cruise control with speed limiter, the C3 Picasso Code gains a ‘Look Pack’ that features: Polar White or Cherry Red 17” ‘Clover’ alloy wheels (depending on body colour), chrome lower bumper inserts and shiny black painted door handles with chrome inserts
There are four body colours to choose from - Polar White, Cherry Red, Belle Ile Blue and Thorium Grey. The Polar White wheels are available with the Belle Ile Blue or Cherry Red body colours and add Polar White painted side rubbing strips and a white rear number plate surround with chrome detailing. The Cherry Red alloy wheels are available with the Polar White or Thorium Grey body colours and bring Cherry Red painted side rubbing strips and a Cherry Red number plate surround with a chrome insert.
The C3 Picasso Code special edition is ‘on sale’ now priced from £15,695, which is just £300 more than the HDi 90 manual VTR+ version on which it is based.
December 2012
Equipment upgrades
The C3 Picasso offers a series of upgrades. The model has been updated with new design features, fresh body colours and additional optional technology. The newly restyled C3 Picasso is ‘on sale’ now in the UK, priced from just £12,995 OTR.
MODEL |
ECONOMY (COMBINED) |
CO 2 EMISSIONS |
MRR OTR PRICE |
VTi 95 manual VT |
44.8mpg |
145g/km |
£12,995 |
HDi 90 manual VT |
67.2mpg |
112g/km |
£14,090 |
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VTi 95 manual VTR+ |
44.8mpg |
145g/km |
£14,480 |
VTi 120 EGS6 VTR+ |
47.1mpg |
137g/km |
£16,130 |
HDi 90 manual VTR+ |
67.2mpg |
112g/km |
£15,575 |
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VTi 120 manual Exclusive |
44.1mpg |
149g/km |
£16,430 |
VTi 120 EGS6 Exclusive |
47.1mpg |
137g/km |
£17,230 |
HDi 90 manual Exclusive |
67.2mpg |
112g/km |
£16,675 |
HDi 115 manual Exclusive |
58.8mpg |
125g/km |
£17,475 |
New exterior styling features include a revised front bumper and the latest Citroen chevrons on all versions; together with the addition of LED daytime running lights for a fresh new look on VTR+ and Exclusive models. Two striking new body colours are also introduced; Ink Blue and Pearlescent White.
Inside, the flexible, airy and spacious cabin is updated with a sophisticated new trim called Mistral ‘Mixou’ cloth, which is specified as standard on all VTR+ models. There’s also the option of a new ‘Claudia Mistral’ full black leather upholstery on Exclusive models. Citroën’s new eMyWay satellite navigation system is added to the option list, with extra functionality over the previous MyWay system, but at no extra cost. eMyWay can also be specified with a reversing camera and rear parking sensors for easier manoeuvres. An electro-chrome rear view mirror is now included in C3 Picasso’s Automatic Pack option at no extra charge and the new-look C3 Picasso comes with new 15-inch ‘Asterodea’ wheel covers as standard on VT versions.
Citroen has also uprated the power output of the HDi 110 engine on the C3 Picasso Exclusive, renaming it HDi 115. The slight increase in power from 82kW to 84kW has no effect on the model’s fuel economy or CO2 emissions.
May 2016
Range of Citroen C3 Picassos restricted to 1.2 Puretech 110 with 5-speed manual transmission and 1.6 Blue HDI 100PS manual. No more automated manuals. C3 Picasso replaced by C3 Aircross in 2017.