Rear tail gate handle broke with only a small force applied while closing the tail gate. The plastic looks cheap. Others are having the same case.
Claimed under warranty.
Already 373 km when first acquired. It must be the traveling for the dealer to bring the car to my town. Not many Malaysians prefer French cars. Mostly go for Malaysian, Korean and Japanese cars.
The car has a great power with a comfortable ride. Fun while overtaking, climbing hills and accelerating.
Hard cornering feels a bit risky, but what to compare with my Mitsubishi Galant... MPV vs. CAR.
Suspension is good, but not excellent. I am expecting more fun riding through pot holes from a Citroen. I was not even impressed during the test drive, but my wife and I decided to buy it for its safety features.
Tiptronic transmission technology from Porsche feels great.
Interior feels roomy and spacious. A lot of useful compartments.
Safety is terrific. Equipped with (ESP) Electronics Stability Programme, ABS, Driver's and Side Passenger's Airbag with both having side airbag. Three-point seat belt for all three rear passengers.
Braking is fun with the newly developed ABS technology. Not using the widely used ABS.
Comes with a 3-year warranty / or 100,000 km - whichever comes first.
Comes with a single CD player. Have no idea whether it could be upgraded to CD Changers or DVD Changers. Dealer said to leave it be as the electrical wiring is "somewhat" different from a Japanese car. No idea whether it is true.
RARE specialty - No RPM meter! Could only guess during running in.
BUT of its entire specialty, I personally am not confident with all the electronics gadgets to last after the warranty expires.
Possibilities of electronics failures or problems - ESP, ABS, CD Player, Airbags, Automatic Lighting, Automatic Wiping, Auto-locking, Engine's ECU, Tiptronic Transmission, Sensors (Fuel Gauge, Engine Temperature, Battery Charging)... so far that I could think of.
Original Reviewer.
The car has clocked 6,500++ KM now, with no problems at all. Fuel consumption is excellent for a 2.0 cc engine.
Under mixed traffic condition, the car recorded around 8.0 liter/100 km @ about 12.5 km per liter of petrol.
Max petrol tank is 55 liters (14.5 gallons).
12th Jan 2006,
(Original Reviewer)
Our Picasso has now just clocked 13,900 kms, with no problem what so ever. First routine service is @15,000 km.
I would say, from the first Picasso launched back in year 2000, the current Picasso has a very good track record, of which has brought Picasso being the Best Value Car 2003 and 2004 under BBC's Top Gear Car Survey.
We are so grateful to have bought the Picasso. Just found out that our Citroen's certified Mechanic is also driving his own Red Picasso and needless to say the Citroen's Salesman with his own Silver Picasso.
Have fun.
28th Jan 2006,
(Original reviewer)
Sent in our Picasso for its first routine service at 14,995 kms. The brake started squeals when braking while reversing at about 14,000+ kms. But it doesn't happen every time.
Also squeals ONCE when braking in traffic jam while cruising forward, but then we've never heard of the sound since.
Probably it squeals because of the accumulation of dust in the brake system, especially driving in a dusty country like Malaysia.
28th Jan 2006,
(Original reviewer)
Our Picasso has now clocked 16,600 kms. Still running excellent. Brake still produces squealing sound when braking while reversing. Rotates tyres, front to rear and vise versa.
Installed V-Kool (USA) tint on front windshield. Cost us RM$820/=
Installed Dura-Edge Silicone (South-Africa) windshield wiper, front and rear Cost us about RM$110/=
Damages acquired while on the "cruel" road
1- Dented on right front and rear door (below waist line) from flown metal debris left on the road.
2-Chipped front windshield from stones flown out from a construction truck.
3- Both rear tyres have been penetrated by a screw (right) and a nail (left).
4- Scratches on left rear door, left top side of rear tail gate.
18th Oct 2006.
Our Picasso just reached its 1 year old mark with 51,150 Kilometers.
Not once had any problem with the Air condition System.
Engine stalled during braking. Happened when the Auto Gearbox dropping into first gear from second gear.
Encountered this for 6 unpredictable occasions in one (1) year.
Asked Citroen service center, they said we need to get the latest software downloaded into the car's electronic engine management system.
Also asked Peugeot service center since the Picasso has some similar parts with the 307. They too mentioned of getting the download of the latest software into the car's electronic engine management system. They had the same problem with Peugeot 807, saying that while the EMS unit trying to save fuel by cutting off the fuel pump, it didn't have time to recover and hence stalled the engine.
But with the new software, the EMS should do a great job.
Have fun with your value for money Picasso. 1 Million Plus sales around the globe could not be wrong.
4th June 2009 (Original Reviewer)
@ 60,000 km:
1- Replaced engine coolant
Service center asked to replace timing belt, but I challenged them as in the manual is says 60,000 miles NOT kilometers.
After a few days, water pump gave abnormal sound during accelerating under gear 1 and 2!
Went back to service center and was told that I should replace timing belt.
Didn't comply, drove the car anyway until the sound became worst and went back to service center. They still insist to replace timing belt, and I concurred.
BUT, the abnormal sound remained even after replacing timing belt Set (complete with tensioner).
THEN the service center told me that the car needed top overhaul!..and I responded "RIDICULOUS". Drove the car without complying to their solution.
Went back next week and asked them to replace water pump instead. To their surprise!... I was right! Abnormal sound GONE!!!
FINDINGS: Service center might NOT follow correct procedure. Engine coolant might have been replaced while the engine was still hot... ie water pump also still hot and that could trigger some abnormal behaviour to the water pump.
EXPERIMENT: Not replacing engine coolant... only top up lost coolant. Also to mark how many kilometers can water pump really stands.
RESULTS:
Water pump still is running normally and reaching 100,000 kilometers. (marked from 66,000 km until now- 165,000)
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