Citroën C3 Picasso (09 on) - Review

Review by Chris Ebbs on
Last Updated: 01 June 2011
The C3 Picasso sets out to create something that offers practicality on the inside with an individual image and funky styling on the outside. The styling certainly sets it apart from anything else this size while its clever use of space and excellent visibility give it an edge over alternatives like the Nissan Note and Vauxhall Meriva. Drive wise it is rather dull and some engines are sluggish, but what it lacks in power and excitement it makes up for in its functional use of space and size. Plenty of rear passenger space and a large boot make it ideal as a family car.
3.5 out of 5

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Buying new

Citroen is often one of the better manufacturers for offers and discounts, even on brand new models, so you should be able to get some money off. The diesel version comes at quite a premium compared to the petrol and is only worth the extra if you’re going to cover long distance - the petrol is still pretty economical.

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Buying used

Try to avoid the entry level petrol and go for the 1.6-litre petrol for that extra bit of power. The VTR+ is the best value model to go for as it has a good level of kit. If you're looking at a VT find out if it has air conditioning - it wasn't standard and so would have had to be fitted as an optional extra.

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Selling

Owing to the limited equipment on the VT trim, the VTR+ and Exclusive models will be more appealing when it comes to selling. However the small size and family-friendly features will make this car easy to sell on, whichever engine and trim you have.