Citroen C3 Picasso
Registered from 2009 to 2019.
About this model
The Citroën C3 Picasso is a car produced by the French motor company Citroën from 2008 to 2017. It has a five-door mini MPV design and was first unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show as a concept car named "Drooneel". The Picasso is the mini MPV version of the Citroën C3 and the successor of the Citroën Xsara Picasso, and was designed to compete with the Opel Meriva, Nissan Note, Renault Modus and Ford Fusion.
From the Wikipedia article Citroën C3 Picasso, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2017 1.6 diesel. 379 of 2,370 tests failed, 16%.
Better than 17% of 2017 cars. The typical one fails 12%, across 926 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 43% | 164 |
| Lights and electrics | 30% | 115 |
| Body and structure | 23% | 89 |
| Brakes | 21% | 79 |
| Visibility | 18% | 67 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 7% | 26 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Where it stands out against its peers
- Body and structure: failed more often than 97% of 2017 cars — 23% of its 379 failed tests, where an ordinary 2017 car has 4%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
NHTSA's investigations are American; no European regulator publishes an equivalent record, so this section has nothing to draw on for a European car. There is no European equivalent of the service-bulletin register either.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 43% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Brakes — 21% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Exhaust and emissions — 7% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 30% of its failures
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Body and structure — 23% of its failures
- Visibility — 18% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 80–100k miles this one fails 21% of its inspections, against the 16% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 11% | 6% | 285 | |
| 20–40k miles | 15% | 10% | 990 | |
| 40–60k miles | 18% | 13% | 770 | |
| 60–80k miles | 18% | 15% | 237 | |
| 80–100k miles | 21% | 16% | 56 |
2,338 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 20k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.5 diesel · 1608 kg · 2975 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 1.6 diesel · 98 hp · 1315 kg · 2540 mm wheelbase · 3.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1.6 diesel · 98 hp · 1388 kg · 2540 mm wheelbase · 3.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 1.6 diesel · 95 hp · 1356 kg · 2540 mm wheelbase · 4.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 1.6 diesel · 96 hp · 1365 kg · 2540 mm wheelbase · 4.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 1.6 diesel · 96 hp · 1402 kg · 2539 mm wheelbase · 4.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 1.6 diesel · 96 hp · 1406 kg · 2540 mm wheelbase · 4.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 1.6 diesel · 96 hp · 1398 kg · 2420 mm wheelbase · 4.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 1.6 diesel · 1389 kg · 2531 mm wheelbase · 4.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/01042/21
The vacuum pump may be damaged by certain materials resulting from chemical corrosion of the timing belt associated with degraded oil.That can lead to reduction or loss of braking assistance, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not meet the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01186/21
The teeth of the timing belt may wear off prematurely due to excessive dynamic tension in dusty conditions. As a result, the engine may stall at high engine speeds and not being able to restart, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not meet the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0363/17
The right-hand front-seat airbag may contain a faulty activator device. In the event of a side impact, the airbag would not deploy.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1109/14
The swivel joint mounting bracket for the tailgate strut could fail. If so, the tailgate could not be guaranteed to remain open.
Recall of the product from end users