Citroen C3 Picasso reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 8,187 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 8,187 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 73% of Citroen C3 Picasso cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 85% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in lights & electrics and body & structure.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the C3 Picasso tends to fail
Share of Citroen C3 Picasso cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on lights & electrics, body & structure, tyres. Holds up better than average on suspension.
Common questions
Is the Citroen C3 Picasso reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Citroen C3 Picasso is more demanding than average for its age: 73% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give lights & electrics, body & structure and tyres a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Citroen C3 Picasso?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Citroen C3 Picasso in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 73%; and 8 to 12 years, 68%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Citroen C3 Picasso MOT?
For Citroen C3 Picasso cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are lights & electrics (11.2% of tests vs 6.9% fleet), body & structure (5.6% of tests vs 1.8% fleet), visibility (3.9% of tests vs 2.8% fleet).