Which is the most popular engine in the Citroen C3 Picasso?

The 1.6-litre diesel engine been the most popular because of the higher efficiency ratings, making them cheaper to run. However, petrol engines are also common and easy to find among used cars.

Which are the most popular model variants?

C3 Picasso models came in Edition and Platinum variants for the final year. However, earlier variants included Exclusive, Selection, VT and VTR+. The VTR+ has been the most popular due to its extra features, such as cruise control, rear parking sensors, air conditioning and Bluetooth hands-free connection.

What optional extras should I look out for?

Customers should look out for electric windows, which make it easier to get fresh air, while the folding door mirrors allow for parking in tighter spaces. There are also some styling features that are worth looking for, such as the black design accents or panoramic sunroof.

Is the Citroen C3 Picasso a good family car?

Yes, there's more space in the C3 Picasso than it first appears. The rear seat also slides forward and backwards, allowing you to choose between more leg room for passengers or extra boot space for cargo depending on the journey.

Is there a hybrid version of the Citroen C3 Picasso?

With the C3 Picasso discontinued 2017, Citroen never released a hybrid engine. However, the diesel engines were quite efficient, keeping the cost to run relatively low.

Is the Citroen C3 Picasso available as an automatic?

Yes, the Citroen C3 Picasso did have an available automatic transmission, but they aren't easy to find among used cars. The manual gearbox is much more popular and cheaper to buy.

Is there a four-wheel drive version of the C3 Picasso available?

No, Citroen built all of its C3 Picasso models with front-wheel drive. With power transferred to the front wheels only, efficiency is maximised. The C3 Picasso has great handling on typical road surfaces and in normal weather conditions.

232 Used Citroen C3 Picasso cars for sale

Citroen C3 Picasso2013 (63) - 1.6 HDi 8V Exclusive [115] 5dr

Reduced

£3,695

1.6L
74.8K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
People Carrier

Gem Motors Limited

01443801068 *

Citroen C3 Picasso2011 (61) - 1.6 HDi 8V Blackcherry 5dr

Low Mileage

£3,995

£63/pm (HP)

1.6L
91.8K
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People Carrier

Coopers Cars (South West) Limited

01278555831 *

4.6/5 Stars

Citroen C3 Picasso2016 - BlueHDI Platinum 5-Door

Low Mileage

£5,495

1.6L
79.0K
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Manual
People Carrier

T G Car Sales Limited

01443809151 *

4.7/5 Stars

Citroen C3 Picasso2013 (62) - 1.6 HDi 8V Selection 5dr

Low Mileage

£3,895

£61/pm (HP)

1.6L
71.3K
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Diesel
Manual
People Carrier

Irving West Car Sales Ltd

01329553547 *

Citroen C3 Picasso2017 (17) - 1.6 BlueHDi Platinum 5dr

Low Mileage

£6,995

1.6L
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Paul Whetter Cars

01726214041 *

Citroen C3 Picasso2015 (65) - 1.6 BlueHDi Edition MPV 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (100 ps) 2 FORMER OWNERS

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1.6L
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Northwest Trade Centre Lancaster

01524938637 *

Citroen C3 Picasso2016 (16) - 1.6 BlueHDi Edition 5dr

Low Mileage

£5,495

1.6L
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Diesel
Manual
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Torc Motors Ltd

01485500856 *

0/5 Stars

Citroen C3 Picasso2013 (63) - 1.6 HDi Exclusive MPV 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (90 ps)

Low Mileage

£4,795

£80/pm (HP)

1.6L
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People Carrier

Cattedown Trade Centre

01752426030 *

Citroen C3 Picasso2015 (65) - 1.6 BlueHDi Exclusive 5dr

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£5,995

1.6L
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Bennets Car Sales

02922672909 *

4.6/5 Stars

Citroen C3 Picasso2009 (59) - 1.6 EXCLUSIVE 5d 120 BHP 5-Door

Low Mileage

£2,495

1.6L
88.7K
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Petrol
Manual
People Carrier

Woolston Car Centre

01925907758 *

Citroen C3 Picasso2014 (64) - 1.6 HDi Exclusive MPV 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (90 ps)

Low Mileage

£4,500

£73/pm (HP)

1.6L
63.0K
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Premier Motor Collection

01143089153 *

Citroen C3 Picasso2009 (59) - 1.6 HDi Exclusive Euro 4 5dr

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£2,695

1.6L
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Diesel
Manual
People Carrier

Otley Road Motors

01274888456 *

Citroen C3 Picasso2017 (66) - 1.2 PureTech Edition MPV 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (110 ps)

£3,434

£51/pm (HP)

1.2L
96.8K
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Manual
People Carrier

Nationwide Vehicle Finance Ltd

01204324459 *

4.6/5 Stars

Citroen C3 Picasso2013 (13) - 1.6 HDi Exclusive Euro 5 5dr

Low Mileage

£4,295

£69/pm (HP)

1.6L
55.0K
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Diesel
Manual
People Carrier

S Express Car Sales

01244562726 *

Citroen C3 Picasso2016 (16) - 1.6 BlueHDi Edition MPV 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (100 ps)

£3,995

1.6L
131.4K
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Diesel
Manual
People Carrier

Taylor Motor Group (Farndon Road)

01636554121 *

Citroen C3 Picasso2010 (10) - 1.6 HDi 16V Exclusive [110] 5dr

Low Mileage

£1,895

1.6L
98.0K
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Diesel
Manual
People Carrier

Yorkshire Car Company

01977801622 *

0/5 Stars

Citroen C3 Picasso2014 (14) - 1.4 VTi 16V VTR+ 5dr

Low Mileage

£4,895

1.4L
35.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
People Carrier

CHEQUERED FLAG WALES LIMITED

01443805132 *

Citroen C3 Picasso2016 (16) - 1.6 BlueHDi Platinum MPV 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (100 ps)

Low Mileage

£6,250

£110/pm (HP)

1.6L
78.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
People Carrier

Avon Motor Company

01722445731 *

5/5 Stars

Citroen C3 Picasso2009 (09) - 1.6 HDi VTR+ Euro 4 5dr

Low Mileage

£1,495

1.6L
106.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
People Carrier

High Street Trade Centre

01709917844 *

Citroen C3 Picasso2017 (17) - 1.6 BlueHDi Edition 5dr

Low Mileage

£6,990

£126/pm (HP)

1.6L
67.0K
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Diesel
Manual
People Carrier

Castle 4 Cars

02382146222 *

4.8/5 Stars

Why buy a used Citroen C3 Picasso?

If you're in the market for a car that's practical, easy to drive and economical to own, then a used Citroen C3 Picasso is a great choice. With lots of headroom and a spacious interior, the C3 Picasso is an excellent choice of vehicle for families. It offers good visibility and is great value, and there are various engine options to choose from.

Used Citroen C3 Picasso snapshot review

Author: Jack Evans

Pros

Plentiful headroom
Comfortable ride
Supremely practical

Cons

Interior was very outdated by end of production
Some interior build issues
Prone to body roll

Citroen C3 Picasso video review

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Used Citroen C3 Picasso buying guide

Engines and transmissions

While the C3 Picasso was available with petrol or diesel engines and manual or automatic gearboxes, all models came standard with front-wheel drive.

Petrol

1.2-litre generates 110bhp, a 0-60mph time of 11.4 seconds and fuel economy of up to 56mpg.
1.4-litre makes 95bhp, has a 0-60mph time of 11.8 seconds and a rating of 44mpg.
1.6-litre increases output to 120bhp, cutting the 0-60mph time to 11.1 seconds, with fuel economy at 47mpg.
Petrol models have a higher towing rating, handling up to 1,100kg.

Diesel

90bhp 1.6-litre received an update in 2013 that increased the fuel economy to around 62mpg.
A 100bhp 1.6-litre was also available with a 12.9-second 0-60mph time and fuel economy of up to 72mpg.
110bhp variant of the 1.6-litre was also available, which was increased to 115bhp in the 2013 update.
Fuel economy for the 110bhp variant was 58mpg, whereas the 115bhp increased this to 61mpg.
Diesel models have a maximum towing weight limit of 900kg.

Practicality

Its smaller size makes the Citroen C3 Picasso easy to drive, but the boxy exterior means the cabin has enough room for a family, making it quite practical.

Interior space

Boxy, upright exterior maximises the interior space, giving all passengers plenty of leg and headroom.
Driver's seat can be adjusted manually, allowing for a more comfortable seating position.
Standard ISOFIX mounting points to secure child seats in the rear.

Boot space

When the rear seat is slid back for added passenger space, there's 385 litres of boot space.
500-litre boot available with the adjustable rear bench slid forward.
Folding down the back seats provides up to 1,506 litres of space.
Boot floor can be adjusted to run flush with the folded back seats.

Safety

Four-star rating from Euro NCAP in 2009.
Adult occupant rating is 81%.
Models include several airbags and available ESP stability control.

Technology

USB port, AUX socket and Bluetooth come standard.
Audio setup includes RDS radio, CD player, MP3 player and four speakers.
Satnav was available on top-spec models, along with a reversing camera.

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232 Used Citroen C3 Picasso cars for sale

Citroen C3 Picasso2013 (63) - 1.6 HDi 8V Exclusive [115] 5dr

Citroen C3 Picasso2011 (61) - 1.6 HDi 8V Blackcherry 5dr

Citroen C3 Picasso2016 - BlueHDI Platinum 5-Door

Citroen C3 Picasso2013 (62) - 1.6 HDi 8V Selection 5dr

Citroen C3 Picasso2017 (17) - 1.6 BlueHDi Platinum 5dr

Citroen C3 Picasso2015 (65) - 1.6 BlueHDi Edition MPV 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (100 ps) 2 FORMER OWNERS

Citroen C3 Picasso2016 (16) - 1.6 BlueHDi Edition 5dr

Citroen C3 Picasso2013 (63) - 1.6 HDi Exclusive MPV 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (90 ps)

Citroen C3 Picasso2015 (65) - 1.6 BlueHDi Exclusive 5dr

Citroen C3 Picasso2009 (59) - 1.6 EXCLUSIVE 5d 120 BHP 5-Door

Citroen C3 Picasso2014 (64) - 1.6 HDi Exclusive MPV 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (90 ps)

Citroen C3 Picasso2009 (59) - 1.6 HDi Exclusive Euro 4 5dr

Citroen C3 Picasso2017 (66) - 1.2 PureTech Edition MPV 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (110 ps)

Citroen C3 Picasso2013 (13) - 1.6 HDi Exclusive Euro 5 5dr

Citroen C3 Picasso2016 (16) - 1.6 BlueHDi Edition MPV 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (100 ps)

Citroen C3 Picasso2010 (10) - 1.6 HDi 16V Exclusive [110] 5dr

Citroen C3 Picasso2014 (14) - 1.4 VTi 16V VTR+ 5dr

Citroen C3 Picasso2016 (16) - 1.6 BlueHDi Platinum MPV 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (100 ps)

Citroen C3 Picasso2009 (09) - 1.6 HDi VTR+ Euro 4 5dr

Citroen C3 Picasso2017 (17) - 1.6 BlueHDi Edition 5dr

Why buy a used Citroen C3 Picasso?

Used Citroen C3 Picasso snapshot review

Author: Jack Evans

Pros

Cons

Citroen C3 Picasso video review

Used Citroen C3 Picasso buying guide

Engines and transmissions

Practicality

Safety

Technology

Different generations of used Citroen C3 Picasso

First Generation (2009 to 2017)

Used Citroen C3 Picasso FAQ's

Which is the most popular engine in the Citroen C3 Picasso?

Which are the most popular model variants?

What optional extras should I look out for?

Is the Citroen C3 Picasso a good family car?

Is there a hybrid version of the Citroen C3 Picasso?

Is the Citroen C3 Picasso available as an automatic?

Is there a four-wheel drive version of the C3 Picasso available?