Citroen C3 Picasso Vtr+ HDI (2013)
2013 Citroen C3 Picasso Vtr+ HDI
CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2013 Citroen C3 Picasso Vtr+ HDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Citroën C3 Picasso VTR+ HDI falls noticeably short of the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 71.2% against the national benchmark of 80%, suggesting this diesel model is less reliable than typical for its age. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so structural and safety failures aren't a pattern to worry about.
These cars have covered a reasonable 73,400 miles at median age, and the low failure count (0.5 per vehicle on average) means problems, when they occur, tend to be straightforward rather than systemic. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on diesel engine condition and gearbox work, as the pass rate gap suggests these are the areas letting the model down.
What to check before buying a 2013 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 (93%) | 96 | 70% | 0.47 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (7%) | 7 | 87.2% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 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 2013 Citroen C3 Picasso Vtr+ HDI vehicles fall between 57,250 and 90,208 miles.
2013 Citroen C3 Picasso Vtr+ HDI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 67 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% 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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