Citroen C3 Picasso tyre pressures
Front 35 psi (2.4 bar), rear 32 psi (2.2 bar) on the standard 16-inch wheels, and the figures for the other 2 wheel sizes it was sold with. Manufacturer data, checked cold.
| Wheels | Tyre size | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16"standard | 195/55R16 | 35 psi · 2.4 bar | 32 psi · 2.2 bar |
| 15" | 195/60R15 | 35 psi · 2.4 bar | 32 psi · 2.2 bar |
| 17" | 205/45R17 | 35 psi · 2.4 bar | 35 psi · 2.4 bar |
Manufacturer figures for the Citroen C3 Picasso, normal load, tyres cold. If the label on your door pillar or fuel flap says something different, go with that.
Tyres at the MOT
In 2025, the Citroën C3 Picasso failed its MOT on tyres in 7.2% of 6,486 tests. Cars of the same age failed on tyres 6.3% of the time, so it failed more often than average for its age. Another 27.7% passed with a tyre advisory, usually tread close to the limit.
What the MOT tester checks on your tyres · The full 2025 figures
DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2025: MOT tests on cars (class 4), not counting retests. The figures cover the whole Citroën C3 Picasso range, not only this version. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Resetting the tyre pressure warning light on your Citroën
Most UK Citroëns from about 2013 (C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C5 Aircross, Berlingo and current models) use an indirect under-inflation detection system, so you reset it after setting the pressures. Some older models, such as the C5 from about 2008 to 2017, had sensors in the valves.
- Set all four tyres to the label pressures, cold, suited to the load.
- Switch the ignition on, staying parked.
- On the touchscreen, open the Driving (or Vehicle) menu and choose the under-inflation reinitialisation option; without a touchscreen, use the dashboard display menu (Drive assist > Tyre pressures).
- Confirm. A high-pitched beep means it worked; a low tone means it didn't.
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- With the ignition on, press the reset button in the glovebox until the warning lamp flashes 3 times, then wait a few minutes before switching off.
When to reset: Reset after every pressure adjustment or wheel change.
Menu names vary by model and year, so check your handbook if yours looks different. More in what the warning light means.
Got a different C3 Picasso? Check by registration
Put your reg in and we'll show the figures for your exact car, including the wheel size it left the factory on.
What tyre pressure should a C3 Picasso have?
35 psi at the front and 32 psi at the rear (2.4 and 2.2 bar) on the standard 16-inch wheels, with the tyres cold. Larger optional wheels use slightly different figures — see the table above.
Should I use a higher pressure when the car is loaded?
The manufacturer gives one figure for this car, so no. If you're carrying a full load for a long motorway run, the label on the door pillar may show a higher figure — follow that if it does.
What tyre size does the C3 Picasso use?
195/55R16, 195/60R15 or 205/45R17, depending on the wheels it was ordered with. The size is on the tyre's sidewall, e.g. 235/40R18.
Does the Citroën C3 Picasso fail the MOT on tyres more often?
Yes, more often than average for its age. In 2025, 7.2% of Citroën C3 Picasso MOT tests failed on tyres, against 6.3% for cars of the same age (DVSA MOT data, 6,486 tests). Another 27.7% passed with a tyre advisory.
Check them cold. Pressures are set for tyres that haven't been driven more than a mile or two. After a run they read 3–4 psi high.
Once a month, and before a long trip. Tyres lose about 1 psi a month on their own.
The sticker wins. If your car's door-pillar or fuel-flap label says something different, go with that — it knows your exact spec.