For This is the top-of-the-range model, so it comes with toys aplenty (automatic lights and wipers, dual-zone climate control, rear parking sensors) and a strong, smooth diesel engine.

Against No C3 Picasso is cheap, so it's no surprise that the range-topper costs an eye-watering amount of money. You'll have to do lots of miles to justify spending the extra on a diesel.

Citroën C3 Picasso MPV

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

It may have a cracking diesel engine and be stuffed with toys, but it's too expensive. Save yourself some cash and go for the 1.6 petrol in VTR+ trim.

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Key facts

0–60mph
11.2 secs
Top speed
114 mph
Average mpg
58.8
Tank range
647 miles
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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.

Reader test team says:

Citroën C3 Picasso MPV 1.6 HDi 16v 90 VTR+ 5dr

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