Known APK problem
Citroën C4 Picasso II / SpaceTourer: steering
On the Citroën C4 Picasso II / SpaceTourer the APK inspector finds steering problems 3.6× as often as on cars of the same age: at 11–12 years 2.8%, against about 0.8% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Play or leaks in the steering rack, tie rods or power steering.
How to check it at the viewing
Turn the wheel while stationary: no play, knocking or heavy spot. On the test drive the car should keep running straight.
Ask the seller: Has any work been done on the steering rack or tie rod ends?
By age
Share of inspected Citroën C4 Picasso II / SpaceTourers with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.
| Age | Type | C4 Picasso II / SpaceTourer | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 – 8 years | A | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.5× |
| 9 – 10 years | A | 1.7% | 0.4% | 4.8× |
| 9 – 10 years | B | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3× |
| 11 – 12 years | A | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.6× |
| 11 – 12 years | B | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.2× |
A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.
Comparable cars at 11–12 years
| Model | Steering | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Citroën C4 Picasso II / SpaceTourer | 2.8% | 3.6× |
| Kia cee'd II | 6.7% | 8.8× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Citroën C4 Picasso II / SpaceTourer often have steering problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 11–12 years the inspector found a steering defect on 2.8% of inspected Citroën C4 Picasso II / SpaceTourers, against about 0.8% of all cars of the same age (3.6×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the steering on a used Citroën C4 Picasso II / SpaceTourer?
Turn the wheel while stationary: no play, knocking or heavy spot. On the test drive the car should keep running straight.
Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know