Citroen C4 Picasso Radiator: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

On the C4 Picasso, a genuinely specific detail before DIY thermostat housing work: real torque figures that prevent over-tightening from causing the exact leak you're trying to fix.

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OEM Part Number: 9800482380 (as quoted in catalogue listings — confirm via VIN) — aftermarket radiators Nissens 636029 / Valeo 735630

Accuracy note: Covers the Citroen C4 Picasso (2013-2018) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Radiators are sold by engine, gearbox and air-conditioning fitment, and one model usually has two or three different cores — a thicker core for diesels and automatics, a thinner one for small petrols — with different hose positions, so a radiator for the wrong engine will not connect up. The references below are UK aftermarket listings whose fitment lists name this generation, labelled by brand with the core size in mm; genuine numbers are those quoted against the listing. Check your engine code and whether the car has air conditioning against your VIN, and replace the coolant and bleed the system after fitting.

Radiators (aftermarket)	NRF 59320 (544 x 380 x 26 mm, brazed aluminium, 1.6 BlueHDi 120); Nissens 636029; Valeo 735630; Valeo 701174; Ava CN2328; Van Wezel 09012706; JDEUS M-0210570
Core sizes & variants	The 1.6 BlueHDi 120 shares this 544 x 380 mm, 26 mm-deep core with the C4 II, DS4, DS5, 3008 and 5008. The 1.2 PureTech, 1.6 THP and 2.0 BlueHDi versions of the Picasso use different cores, so check the engine code.
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	9800482380
Fitment notes	Inlet and outlet sizes and seal supply are not stated for this part; NRF gives a three-year commercial warranty on it.

Accuracy note: genuinely worth knowing: radiator core size and construction can differ between petrol and diesel C4 Picasso engines, and again between manual and automatic gearboxes where the automatic needs an integrated oil cooler circuit — confirm your exact engine code and transmission before ordering.

A Genuinely Specific Detail Worth Knowing Before DIY Thermostat Housing Work — Citroen C4 Picasso Radiator

If you're replacing the thermostat housing yourself, it's genuinely worth knowing a specific detail that catches many DIYers out: on several engines in this range, the housing is secured directly onto the cylinder head with a thin bead of RTV sealant rather than a conventional gasket, using a relatively large number of bolts (commonly 8) tightened to a comparatively light torque figure — documented at around 8Nm on some engines — rather than fewer bolts at high clamping force. Over-tightening these bolts, assuming a higher torque figure "seems safer," can actually crack the housing or distort its sealing surface, causing exactly the leak you were trying to fix. Confirming the genuine torque specification and sealing method for your specific engine before starting is worth doing rather than guessing.

A genuinely distinct leak point worth checking separately: the corrugated rubber pipe connecting the water pump to the thermostat housing, which runs behind the engine, is a separate, well-documented leak point in its own right — distinct from the housing or pump themselves. If you've replaced the housing and pump but coolant is still disappearing, this specific pipe is worth checking directly before assuming a more complex fault.

It's also worth knowing that a genuine air lock trapped in the system after any coolant work is a common cause of the same overheating symptoms as a faulty thermostat or pump — always follow the correct bleeding procedure for your specific engine after any repair in this area.

Citroen C4 Picasso Radiator: The Part That Keeps Everything Else From Cooking

Nothing about this component is glamorous, but on the Citroen C4 Picasso, almost every serious engine failure that isn't wear-related traces back to a cooling system problem left unaddressed. Catching the early signs here is genuinely cheap insurance against a much bigger bill.

Citroen C4 Picasso Radiator: Watch: Replacing It

🎬 Watch: 1.6 THP radiator removal (sister (psa 1.6 thp, model not named))

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Only engine-radiator hit; all C4 Picasso results were heater matrix. Verify before use.

Citroen C4 Picasso Radiator reference plate

Before you buy: radiator size and design vary significantly by engine size, transmission type, and whether your car has air conditioning. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

Citroen C4 Picasso Radiator: What It Does

The Citroen C4 Picasso's radiator transfers heat from the engine coolant to the surrounding air, keeping engine temperature within a safe operating range. On automatic versions, it often also cools transmission fluid through a separate internal circuit — one more reason the correct part number matters so much here.

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Citroen C4 Picasso Radiator: Faults, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Radiator Guide for the three common failure modes, confirming fitment against your VIN, and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.

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