2017 Citroën C3 Picasso · 10,805 MOT tests
2017 Citroën C3 Picasso reliability
2017 Citroën C3 Picassos fail 24.6% of first MOT tests, 56% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 C3 Picasso years (10,805 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3 Picassos: 27.8%)
- 24.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3 Picassos: 27.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 56% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 34,878
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,805
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 59% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 4.5% of tests fail here (521% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Citroën C3 Picasso
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.4%
- Tyres7.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Body, chassis and structure4.5%
- Brakes3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Suspension0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.01%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 2.87%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.82%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.35%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 2%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.59%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (16.95%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.87%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.25%) · Exhaust mounting defective (6.61%) · Brake discs showing some wear (4.65%)
Other years
Every Citroën C3 Picasso year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Citroën C3 Picasso reliable?
2017 Citroën C3 Picassos fail 24.6% of first MOT tests, 56% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 C3 Picasso years (10,805 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Citroën C3 Picasso MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (3.01% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.87% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.82% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Citroën C3 Picasso have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Citroën C3 Picasso shows 34,878 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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