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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Citroen C3 Picaso. Check any C3 Picaso by registration number below.

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96.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+11.2%

vs Citroen Avg

8

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Citroen C3 Picaso — MOT Reliability Overview

The Citroen C3 Picaso has an average MOT pass rate of 96.0%, which is 11.2 percentage points above the Citroen brand average of 84.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the C3 Picaso is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Citroen C3 Picaso, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Citroen C3 Picaso performs at MOT across different model years.

2017

Based on 86 vehicles

98.8%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%

2016

Based on 216 vehicles

98.6%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 10yr

93k mi

2015

Based on 135 vehicles

94.8%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 10yr

98k mi

2014

Based on 235 vehicles

98.7%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 10yr

99k mi

2013

Based on 205 vehicles

95.6%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 10yr

100k mi

2012

Based on 90 vehicles

94.4%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%

2010

Based on 82 vehicles

92.7%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%

2009

Based on 83 vehicles

94.0%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%

Other Citroen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Citroen models.

Citroen C4

58.7% pass rate

Citroen Berlingo 7

95.0% pass rate

Citroen XM

67.4% pass rate

Citroen C3 Shine + Puretech S/s Auto

96.2% pass rate

Citroen C3 S

93.1% pass rate

Citroen Beringo

96.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Citroen C3 Picaso

Citroen C3 Picaso — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Citroen C3 Picaso MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen C3 Picaso?
The average MOT pass rate for the Citroen C3 Picaso is 96.0% compared to the Citroen average of 84.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Citroen C3 Picaso?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Citroen C3 Picaso reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 96.0%, the Citroen C3 Picaso is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Citroen C3 Picaso?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Citroen C3 Picaso?
Typical mileage for the Citroen C3 Picaso: 93,043 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used C3 Picaso to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Citroen C3 Picaso's MOT History

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