Citroen C3 Picasso
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 10 model years from 10,674 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
10,674
Highest Pass Rate
2017 (84%)
Years Covered
10
About the Citroen C3 Picasso
The Citroen C3 Picasso was MOT tested 10,674 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 10 model years (2009 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2017 model has the highest pass rate at 84% from 5,224 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 66%. With a 18 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer Citroen C3 Picassos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 12 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Citroen C3 Picasso by Year
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Questions about the Citroen C3 Picasso
Is the Citroen C3 Picasso reliable?
Across its 10 model years in our data (2009 to 2019), the Citroen C3 Picasso averages a 77% MOT pass rate, from 10,674 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2017 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 84%.
Which year Citroen C3 Picasso has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2017 Citroen C3 Picasso has the highest MOT pass rate at 84%, while the 2010 model has the lowest at 66%, a 18 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Citroen C3 Picassos more reliable?
Newer Citroen C3 Picassos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 12 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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