Citroen C3 Picasso Vtr+ HDI (2011)
2011 Citroen C3 Picasso Vtr+ HDI
CarHunch analysed 138 real MOT records for the 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso Vtr+ HDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2011 C3 Picasso diesel falls short of the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 70.6% against the national 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests more frequent repairs than typical for its age. The good news is there are no recorded dangerous defects in this cohort, so safety isn't a concern, though the 0.96 average failures per vehicle tells you to budget for modest maintenance costs.
At nearly 92,000 miles on average, these cars have reasonable mileage for a 13-year-old model, and the complete absence of advisories suggests mechanically sound foundations once they pass. Before buying, request the full MOT history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the diesel engine and gearbox, as these are the likely culprits behind the higher-than-average failure rate.
What to check before buying a 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso Vtr+ HDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (96%) | 133 | 70.1% | 0.96 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (3%) | 4 | 91% | 0.75 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso Vtr+ HDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso Vtr+ HDI vehicles fall between 70,459 and 109,413 miles.
2011 Citroen C3 Picasso Vtr+ HDI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 84 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 81% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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