Production of the Citroen C3 Picasso began in 2008, shortly after the C4 Picasso, to replace the Xsara Picasso MPV. Based on the C3 platform, the Picasso MPV has an impressive amount of interior room and was updated in 2013 to revamp the engines to meet Euro 6 standards. However, the lineup was discontinued in 2017 before it could enter another generation.
251 Used Citroen C3 Picasso cars for sale
Citroen, C3 Picasso
2009 (59) - 1.6 HDi VTR+ MPV 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 4 (90 ps)
12Low Mileage
£2,294
- 1.6L
- Miles
99.4K
- Diesel
- Manual
- People Carrier
Citroen, C3 Picasso
2016 (16) - 1.6 BlueHDi Platinum 5dr
17£5,895
Finance available £42 pm
- 1.6L
- Miles
71.0K
- Diesel
- Manual
- People Carrier
TAB Car Sales
Citroen, C3 Picasso
2009 (59) - 1.6 HDi 16V Exclusive 5dr
6Low Mileage
£2,995
- 1.6L
- Miles
110.0K
- Diesel
- Manual
- People Carrier
Citroen, C3 Picasso
2013 (63) - 1.6 HDi Selection MPV 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (90 ps)
20Low Mileage
£5,995
Finance available £45 pm
- 1.6L
- Miles
48.2K
- Diesel
- Manual
- People Carrier
Citroen, C3 Picasso
2017 (17) - 1.6 BlueHDi Platinum Euro 6 5dr
7Low Mileage
£7,495
Finance available £33 pm
- 1.6L
- Miles
43.0K
- Diesel
- Manual
- People Carrier
EuropaVAG
Citroen, C3 Picasso
2009 (59) - 1.6 HDi VTR+ Euro 4 5dr
57Low Mileage
£1,895
- 1.6L
- Miles
109.0K
- Diesel
- Manual
- People Carrier
Citroen, C3 Picasso
2017 (67) - 1.6 BlueHDi Platinum MPV 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (100 ps)
71Reduced
£7,500
Finance available £57 pm
- 1.6L
- Miles
32.7K
- Diesel
- Manual
- People Carrier
Big Motoring World Peterborough
Citroen, C3 Picasso
2011 (61) - 5-Door
18£2,688
- 1.6L
- Miles
106.0K
- Diesel
- Manual
- People Carrier
Fine Car Sales
Citroen, C3 Picasso
2016 (66) - 1.2 PURETECH EDITION 5d 109 BHP 5-Door
36Reduced
£4,495
Finance available £33 pm
- 1.2L
- Miles
81.0K
- Petrol
- Manual
- People Carrier
Bellboy Cars
Citroen, C3 Picasso
2010 (60) - 1.6 HDi 8V Airdream+ 5dr
Low Mileage
£2,695
- 1.6L
- Miles
86.1K
- Diesel
- Manual
- People Carrier
Central Motor Company
Citroen, C3 Picasso
2013 (13) - 1.6 HDi Exclusive Euro 5 5dr
99Low Mileage
£4,995
Finance available £45 pm
- 1.6L
- Miles
69.0K
- Diesel
- Manual
- People Carrier
Phoenix Vehicle Resales
Citroen, C3 Picasso
2011 (61) - 1.6 HDi 8V VTR+ 5dr
24Low Mileage
£2,995
- 1.6L
- Miles
50.9K
- Diesel
- Manual
- People Carrier
Decent Motors Ltd
Citroen, C3 Picasso
2017 - 1.6 BlueHDi Platinum 5dr
26Low Mileage
£7,950
Finance available £44 pm
- 1.6L
- Miles
58.2K
- Diesel
- Manual
- People Carrier
Pat O'Kane Car Sales Ltd
Citroen, C3 Picasso
2010 (60) - 1.6 HDi 8V VTR+ 5dr
11Low Mileage
£1,795
- 1.6L
- Miles
108.0K
- Diesel
- Manual
- People Carrier
AMICAS GROUP LTD
Citroen, C3 Picasso
2010 (10) - 1.6 HDi VTR+ Euro 4 5dr
54Low Mileage
£1,995
- 1.6L
- Miles
102.2K
- Diesel
- Manual
- People Carrier
Citroen, C3 Picasso
2017 - 1.2 PureTech PLATINUM MPV PETROL 5 DOOR
19£5,995
Finance available £45 pm
- 1.2L
- Miles
73.0K
- Petrol
- Manual
- People Carrier
Stallingborough Car Centre
Citroen, C3 Picasso
2014 (64) - 1.6 HDi Selection Euro 5 5dr
47Low Mileage
£5,199
Finance available £27 pm
- 1.6L
- Miles
59.0K
- Diesel
- Manual
- People Carrier
Hothfield Car Sales
Citroen, C3 Picasso
2014 (63) - 1.4 VTi 16V VTR+ MPV 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (95 ps)
20Low Mileage
£3,995
- 1.4L
- Miles
54.0K
- Petrol
- Manual
- People Carrier
Citroen, C3 Picasso
2016 (66) - 1.6 BlueHDi Platinum MPV 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (100 ps)
36Low Mileage
£7,850
Finance available £41 pm
- 1.6L
- Miles
35.0K
- Diesel
- Manual
- People Carrier
Peter Reeves Ltd
Citroen, C3 Picasso
2013 (13) - 1.6 HDi 8V Exclusive 5dr
9Low Mileage
£3,495
Finance available £33 pm
- 1.6L
- Miles
93.1K
- Diesel
- Manual
- People Carrier
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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.
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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 by type
Used Citroen C3 Picasso information
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Citroen C3 Picasso generations
First Generation (2009 to 2017)
- Fuel type:
- Diesel / Petrol
- Engine Size:
- 1.2 - 1.6
- MPG:
- 40 - 72
- Acceleration:
- 10.9 - 14.7 seconds
- Boot space:
- 385 - 500 L capacity
- NCAP Safety rating:
- 4 / 5 stars
Greenest
1.2 PureTech Edition 5dr
Cheapest
1.4 VTi 16V VT 5dr
Fastest
1.6 VTi 16V VTR+ 5dr
Used Citroen C3 Picasso FAQ's
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.
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