Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Citroen C3 Picasso?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2017 Citroen C3 Picasso?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2017 Citroen C3 Picasso?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2017 Citroen C3 Picasso vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

28% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 Citroen C3 Picasso?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Citroen C3 Picasso (2017)

3,244 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.2% first-time pass rate

2017 Citroen C3 Picasso

CarHunch analysed 3,244 real MOT records for the 2017 Citroen C3 Picasso. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 3.2% above UK average

83.2%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

34,859

typical mileage

25,217–46,434 middle half

28.1%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

1.45

avg MOT failures per car

over 7.8 tests on record

Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 2.2 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

84.6%

Petrol

1,261 vehicles

82.4%

Diesel

1,983 vehicles

What to check before buying a 2017 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.
⚠️ 28.1% 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 (61%)	1,983	82.4%	1.53
Petrol (39%)	1,261	84.6%	1.34

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 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.

25,217

low mileage

34,859

typical

46,434

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Citroen C3 Picasso vehicles fall between 25,217 and 46,434 miles.

2017 Citroen C3 Picasso — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 3,140 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.

MOT History Averages

7.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.45

Avg failures per vehicle

9.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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