Citroen C3 Picasso 2009
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📊 Market data
- Cheap listings1 279 €
- Typical price2 600 €
- Expensive listings3 610 €
- Average mileage173 073 км
⚙️ Engines — what to expect
PSA EB2 1.2 PureTech 3-cylinder turbo — EB2_1.2PURETECH
Known issues
- CRITICAL: Chain stretches or wet belt degrades prematurely — can cause engine destruction. PSA extended warranty on some models to 10yr/120k mi. Revised parts exist but the fundamental design is questionable. Listen for chain rattle on cold start. (~1 500–4 000 € repair)
- Turbo wastegate actuator fails — turbo underboost or overboost. Check engine light. (~300–800 € repair)
- Some units consume excessive oil. Check level regularly. May indicate piston ring issues. (~100–2 500 € repair)
PSA TU5JP4 1.6 16V — TU5JP4_1.6
Known issues
- Belt every 80-100k km. Interference engine — belt failure destroys valves. (~200–400 € repair)
- Coil pack can fail causing misfires. Single coil pack for all 4 cylinders is cheap to replace. (~40–120 € repair)
- Throttle body accumulates carbon, causing erratic idle speed. Cleaning restores normal operation. (~30–100 € repair)
🚨 What to check before buying
Overall risk score: 10/10
Serious risks
- Timing chain/belt-in-oil failure: CRITICAL: Chain stretches or wet belt degrades prematurely — can cause engine destruction. PSA extended warranty on some models to 10yr/120k mi. Revised parts exist but the fundamental design is questionable. Listen for chain rattle on cold start.
- Turbo actuator / wastegate: Turbo wastegate actuator fails — turbo underboost or overboost. Check engine light.
- Oil consumption: Some units consume excessive oil. Check level regularly. May indicate piston ring issues.
- Car is 17 years old — expect age-related wear: rubber seals, bushings, water pump, AC compressor
- Higher mileage (173,073 km) — check for timing system condition, turbo health, and suspension wear
Additional notes
- EB2_1.2PURETECH engine has known reliability problems — assess carefully
- TIMING CHAIN WARNING: EB2_1.2PURETECH has a problematic timing chain design. Get it checked before buying.
- HIGH RISK: PSA 1.2 PureTech has a known timing chain/belt-in-oil failure issue. Chain can stretch and skip, causing engine destruction. PSA extended warranty on some models but the design is fundamentally problematic. Listen for chain rattle on cold start and check service history for chain replacement.
- Vehicle is 15+ years old. Age-related issues: rubber seals/hoses degrade, electrical connectors corrode, suspension bushings wear. Not specific to any engine, but expect €500-1,500/year in age-related maintenance beyond normal service items.
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