Citroën C3 Picasso MPV 1.4 VTi VTR+ 5dr

For The best trim has all the kit you need, and you don't pay the earth for it. There's more safety kit than you get in the basic trim, too, and that's important in an MPV.

Against You want for a bit of performance with the smallest petrol engine, so it struggles more than it should when you get outside the city limits.

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

Not a bad bet, but if you can stretch to it, we'd recommend going for the 1.6 petrol version. The extra performance will make your life a little easier.

Key facts

0–60mph: 12.2 secs
Top speed: 111 mph
Average mpg: 44.1
Tank range: 485 miles

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Performance
4 out of 5 stars
A fine range of engines
Ride & Handling
4 out of 5 stars
Slick ride and secure in bends
Refinement
4 out of 5 stars
Some wind noise, but mostly fine
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
Pricey - so haggle hard
Quality & Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Looks classy, with nice details
Safety & Security
3 out of 5 stars
Base model short on safety kit
Behind The Wheel
4 out of 5 stars
Good driving position; excellent view
Space & Practicality
5 out of 5 stars
As spacious as it is versatile
Equipment
3 out of 5 stars
Mid-spec model is the one to choose

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

You have three trims to choose from if you have your heart set on a C3 Picasso. We'd avoid the entry VT trim. It comes with electric front windows and a CD player, but crucially, only two airbags. Our favourite VTR+ models adds side and curtain 'bags, along with air-conditioning, alloys and cruise control. Exclusive models are stuffed with goodies like automatic lights and wipers, dual-zone climate control, rear parking sensors and powered rear windows, but these versions are a bit pricey.

On the engine front, we'd recommend the 118bhp 1.6 petrol. It's strong, flexible and it stays smooth and quiet at all times. There's a 94bhp 1.4 available for less money, but it struggles a bit when you take it out of town, so we'd pay the extra for the 1.6. Two 1.6-litre turbodiesels give either 91bhp or 108bhp. Both are strong and smooth, and give good fuel economy. However, they're expensive and you'll have to do a lot of miles to justify spending the extra.