Noisy problem The drop links in the front suspension fail, leading to knocking noises as the car is driven over bumps. I have had this car since new and it has given me complete satisfaction. New vehicles from other franchises can be supplied and we have access to over 2000 used vehicles. Image 5 of 36 As already mentioned, there are Touch, Feel and Flair trims that make up the basic range, while special editions are offered for short periods. While it retains the similar rounded shape of the original C3, this model is far superior in every department with a giant leap forward in quality and refinement.
The 300-litre boot is also a reasonable capacity for this size of car. We break each vehicle review down into five categories preformance, running cost, comfort, reliability and space practicality making it very easy to understand, giving you feedback directly form the vehicle owner. To find a Citroën supermini with this feeling of spaciousness, you have to go back to the Visa of 1978 The current C3 still comes in five-door form only, with taking care of three-door business. Economical to run and repair. So with the , Citroen had a mountain to climb — and it seemingly conquered it. The second take on the C3 was a big improvement. And this theory has remained remaining a five-door car while.
It is smooth and comfortable and the screen that goes halfway overhead makes such a difference when you are driving through the mountains - no bending forward and twisting your neck to see the tops at Glencoe. The interior is stylish and well thought out, plus there's plenty of passenger space. As you can see, this page provides you with all our user generated reviews of Citroen C3 cars. Andrew enjoys: Movies and travelling to new cities to explore different cultures. Serving no useful purpose whatsoever, the Zenith windscreen is a defining and different feature in a car striving for a point of difference against some stiff competition.
A large number of airbags, electronic stability control, tyre-pressure monitoring and lane-departure warning are fitted across the board. Recalls The C3 Mk3 has been recalled a shocking 32 times, although in some cases these recalls have affected just short production runs and therefore relatively few cars. Miss being able to check on the 'lippy' before leaving the car! The , had a very disparate appearance , but with a very different attitude. Ride is by strut front and torsion beam suspension with disc brakes all round. Which makes the styling direction of this new model all the more interesting. While the C3 used to be an also-ran in the supermini class, the current car is a strong contender for overall honours in the sector.
The striking styling of the outside is mirrored inside, where you get a rectangular theme and leather-effect door pulls that look cooler than the moulded ones you get in other small cars. The diesel engines have a cambelt that needs to be replaced every 10 years or between 80,000 and 150,000 miles depending on age and spec. In December 2011 two special edition C3s were launched, the C3 Black and the C3 Whtie. Top end models do get automatic emergency braking, though, which can stop the car automatically at slow speeds if it detects something in your path. From this point on, services alternate between minor and major priced at £195 and £250, although budget-conscious owners can opt for the Essentials programme which uses pattern parts to cut costs to £115 and £140 respectively.
The 82hp model is perfectly adequate in town, but if you often venture further afield then go for the turbocharged 110hp version — it feels quite nippy for a car this size. Not only does it but it also adopts. The C3 also competes strongly on price — essential in fighting the , and. The third generation C3 arrived in 2016, and instantly erased memories of its disappointing predecessors. Fortunately, the latest C3 is imbued with far more personality than its predecessor, and fits in far more comfortably with the funky style found elsewhere in Citroen's range. I have owned and driven Citroen cars for numerous years and have had this vehicle for 5 years bought new and am very pleased with it, when the time is right I will replace it with yet another Citroen.
Because the C3 was never popular with fleet buyers there are lots of low-mileage examples to choose from, and thanks to keen prices when new, many are high-spec cars. In the past, Citroën has succeeded by making its supermini conspicuously spacious and, because by substitution, doggedly innocuous to look at. Prices start from a tad over £12,000, but even the well-equipped Flair Nav Edition at the top of the range doesn't break £19,000. These both got black or white highlights and replace the 1. In spite of the 1. No matter , this approach is to be encouraged.
Boot size good for size of car. The engine line-up is a lot more conventional, but customers should find one of the five options fits the bill. Interior Entry-level C3s feel less well appointed than mid-range and top-spec cars, thanks to cheaper materials and less equipment. This is helped by a focus on a short bonnet, an arcing roof line, a comfortable cabin, and side windows which are lower than the bonnet line. We ensure that you have the dealers 'BestPrice Quote' so it really is all you need to buy a new car with confidence. Final Thoughts Citroen C3 offers start at £11,000 and rise to £17,000, with one of the more expensive options being the Citroen C3 AirDream Micra-hybrid diesel engine which will undoubtedly tickle the fancy of more green-minded consumers owing to its impressive efficiency levels.