Citroen C3 Picasso (2014)

235 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.5% first-time pass rate

2014 Citroen C3 Picasso

CarHunch analysed 235 real MOT records for the 2014 Citroen C3 Picasso. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability In line with UK average
80.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
46,888
typical mileage
34,735–62,740 middle half
40.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
2.21
avg MOT failures per car
over 10.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2014 Citroen C3 Picasso

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.
  • ⚠️ 40.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 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 (64%) 151 79.4% 2.34
Petrol (36%) 84 82.4% 1.98

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Citroen C3 Picasso 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.

34,735
low mileage
46,888
typical
62,740
high mileage

Half of all 2014 Citroen C3 Picasso vehicles fall between 34,735 and 62,740 miles.

2014 Citroen C3 Picasso — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 220 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

208 220 2017 2025

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

10.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
2.21
Avg failures per vehicle
16.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

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