Citroen C3 picasso
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 10 years from 10,674 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
10,674
Best Year
2017 (84%)
Years Covered
10
About the Citroen C3 picasso
The Citroen C3 picasso has been tested 10,674 times in 2026 MOT data across 10 model years (2009 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2017 model is the most reliable with a 84% pass rate from 5,224 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 66%. With a 18 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer CITROEN C3 PICASSOs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2009) averages 89,914 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 49,562 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Citroen C3 picasso by Year
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