Citroën C3 Picasso MPV 1.6 VTi VTR+ 5dr

For The engine gives you plenty of punch for an easy life, and in our favourite VTR+ trim, you get all the kit you need, plus the full set of airbags.

Against It's not the cheapest version of the C3 Picasso, and compared to some rival MPVs, it looks a bit expensive. Despite the high price, you still get wind-up rear windows.

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4 out of 5 stars

This is the best C3 Picasso you can buy, thanks to the punchy engine, reasonable running costs and impressive safety kit. Expensive, but worth every penny.

Key facts

0–60mph: 10.9 secs
Top speed: 117 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.