Citroen C3 Review 2024
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Written by Lawrence Allan
Quick overview
Pros
- Fun-loving design inside and out
- Engines are willing and efficient
- C3 YOU! is one of the cheapest new cars on sale
Cons
- Safety tech is lacking and touchscreen is dated
- Cramped in the back
- Driving experience is not up there with the best small cars
Overall verdict on the Citroen C3
"The Citroen C3 has drawn in buyers for years with its funky design inside and out, but it's been overtaken by fresher, better-driving, roomier and more high-tech small cars. However, the Citroen has value on its side with a seriously cheap starting price, perky engines, and a comfortable ride that make it a likeable car."
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Cold, hard analysis tells us the Citroen C3 has been overtaken by better small cars like the the Hyundai i20. However, Citroen is one of those brands that has an emotional appeal, so the C3 earns a place in our, and buyers', hearts. Read our Citroen C3 review to see if that still holds true.
The C3 almost seems like the unloved child of the Stellantis group, because while its siblings from Peugeot and Vauxhall have moved to new generations and are even offered as electric cars, the Citroen plugs on with an older platform and pure petrol power. But is that such a bad thing?
For starters, it's excellent value by comparison. While you can spend more than £20k on the fully-loaded Citroen C3 Shine Plus we reckon it makes much more sense lower down the range. Prices start from just £13,995 - over six grand less than the Peugeot 208. That puts it among smaller city cars in terms of price, with only the decidedly less funky Dacia Sandero offering the same amount of car for similar cash.
Personalisation and design are also to the key appeal factor for the Citroen C3, with a wide range of colour choices, two-tone elements and of course the 'Airbumps' - rubber trim along the bottom of the doors that not only protects from car park scrapes but also can be specced with different colour elements or even deleted entirely.
The Citroen C3 also goes its own way on the road by having no sporty pretensions at all. Instead, it offers a soft, compliant low-speed ride, very light controls, and suspension that has a lot of give, but struggles to control the car's movements when you push it. It's cushy to drive in urban streets as a result, but faster, more challenging roads soon see it run out of ideas.
That's too bad, because its 1.2-litre PureTech petrol engine is really impressive, especially in its most powerful 110PS guise. This motor has a turbocharger, making it really responsive and surprisingly zingy, with decent acceleration and enough pulling power to keep up with motorway traffic without getting flustered or strained.
The six-speed manual gearbox is less woolly than the rather sloppy-feeling five-speed in the lower-powered 83PS version of this engine. Without a turbocharger, the 83PS engine is also less efficient, but it has its own willing charm and can be quite enjoyable to drive. For those looking to keep their insurance premiums low it's not a bad engine at all.
The quicker Citroen C3 models' optional six-speed automatic transmission is jerky and dim-witted compared to the eight-speed unit in other Stellantis small cars. There was also a diesel model that's incredibly efficient, but was never as popular due to its higher cost. If you can find one on the used market, great.
Inside, the Citroen C3's cabin layout is as quirky and original as the exterior, with a fun 'rounded rectangle' theme in the doors, air vents, even the steering wheel controls - it's supposed to echo the shape of the grille, and we like it. The front seats continue the comfort mantra of the driving experience, with lots of pillowy foam padding, but the driving position is less than ideal - especially for taller drivers - and its ergonomic foibles are frustrating.
Speaking of which, space in the back is quite a bit more restricted than in close rivals such as the Skoda Fabia. Adults will find the sloping roof eats into the available headroom, and knee room is also tighter than is comfortable. The boot is a more competitive size, but again not class-leading.
You do get a decent level of equipment for a reasonable price though. After its 2020 facelift, most models come with a 7.0-inch touchscreen, climate control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, LED headlights and cruise. It doesn't cover all the essentials though; rear electric windows, alloy wheels and a leather wheel are missing on some trims. The Citroen C3 YOU! is pretty basic but you still get manual air-con, LED headlights and cruise control.
In the right specification, the Citroen C3 is a pleasant and cheap-to-run small car with lots of personality, good engines and decent value, but its flawed driving experience, some patchy plastics and practicality issues are major drawbacks.
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Is the Citroen C3 right for you?
With so many small cars to choose from, why should you pick the Citroen C3? Citroen hopes that its styling will win you over, and if you're the sort of person that likes to accessorise then you'll love the level of personalisation available when buying new.
There are multiple exterior colours, different contrasting roof shades, colour packs for exterior trim in the bumpers, and funky 'airbump' rubber panels - that's before starting on the interior fabric and dash options. So if you want a small car that says something about you, the C3 is one of the best. Apart from its looks, this is a fairly practical small car, with a decent boot, although taller people will find the rear seats a little tight.
The other key selling point for the Citroen C3 is its value. As a new buy its prices start at far less than competitors, and that combined with its older design means used prices are also extremely keen, with some bargains to be had.
What’s the best C3 model/engine to choose?
The entry-level Citroen C3 is only available with one engine; the 1.2-litre non-turbo petrol. It's quite willing and likes to be revved, but it's ultimately pretty slow and won't be any more economical than the turbo models most of the time. For young drivers, though, it's plenty good enough.
Go for the PureTech 110 petrol if you can afford it and you'll have a much more capable car that will be easier to drive, cost you less to run, and be more refined on the motorway when you do need to take it on longer journeys. This engine was offered with a six-speed manual gearbox or Citroen's six-speed EAT6 automated manual.
While the now defunct 1.6-litre BlueHDi diesel is exceptionally economical, it's also more expensive than the excellent petrol and feels less refined around town, so unless you do a lot of motorway miles then it's not worth paying extra for on the used market.
What other cars are similar to the Citroen C3?
There's no shortage of rivals for the Citroen C3. The supermini segment it belongs to is one of the biggest and most popular in the entire new or used car markets, with the Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa and Volkswagen Polo topping sales charts.
There's no doubting that these cars, plus the Skoda Fabia, Honda Jazz, Renault Clio and Hyundai i20, are all more capable cars than the humble Citroen. But that's reflected in the prices they command. While the C3 can't beat them for cabin quality, practicality or handling, it's still a perfectly fine car and you'll rest easy knowing you're saving quite a lot of money.
At the bottom end of the C3 range another competitor is the Dacia Sandero. That's also a more spacious car and probably also has better tech, but its dull design and plasticky cabin won't appeal as much as the C3 in terms of kerb appeal.
To take it one step (and several thousand pounds) further you can order the latest Peugeot 208 and Vauxhall Corsa as pure-electric cars with zero tailpipe emissions, and around a 200-mile range on a full charge. You'd have to look to the Citroen EC-3 as a true alternative EV-only option here.
Comfort and design: Citroen C3 interior
"Citroen's 'Advanced Comfort' mission statement extends to its interior. That means you get wide, spongy seats that you sink into, while top-spec cars get extra thick memory foam-like padding that's very supportive."
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The standard seats in the Citroen C3 are comfortable, but have little in the way of side support. You'll find yourself almost sliding out of them in tighter corners, and holding the steering wheel to keep you in place instead. But they do feel nice when you're cruising around.
They're also mounted higher up than on most superminis, and combined with the low window line and dash give you a pretty good view out of the road ahead. The front passenger is not so lucky in the Citroen C3, with the seat mounted very high and no way to lower it further. It feels like being in a highchair and it's not the only ergonomic issue.
The driver gets backrest and height adjustment, but not lumbar support (available as an option), which is annoying if you start to get backache after longer stints. The pedals are very close together, and the gap between the clutch and transmission tunnel bulkhead is just too narrow to get a large shoe through.
We also have grievances with the high clutch pedal, which forces longer-legged drivers to raise their knees close to the steering wheel to disengage. These are basics in most cars, and things Citroen should have addressed. In other ways, the Citroen C3's quirky design is very successful. It's smart, with few gimmicks to confuse you, a clear set of dials, and large steering wheel audio controls, although the trip computer and infotainment now looks quite dated.
Quality and finish
There is some attractive design work going on in the interior of the Citroen C3, and we're big fans of how it looks. It has a simple layout but manages to be more appealing to sit in than drab rivals like the Dacia Sandero.
The trouble is, for every neat detail like the 'luggage strap' faux leather door pulls and colourful dash inserts and there's a cheap-feeling hard piece of plastic to spoil the overall impression of the Citroen C3.
Knock on the tops of the doors for example, and they give out a hollow, tinny sound. Adjust one of the stylish air vents and it feels lightweight and flimsy. It's a shame, because touch points such as the multifunction steering wheel and gearstick are nice to hold; some of the few items in the Citroen C3 that feel as good as they look.
We're glad Citroen spent money on the bits you'll regularly be in contact with, but this car still falls short of the finish and exacting panel gaps you'll find in cars like the Polo, but also the Renault Clio and Peugeot 208. Still, that's just about acceptable at this price point, particularly when you consider the Citroen's base price versus competitors.
As standard on the base model Citroen C3 models, the materials are all pretty dark and subdued, with a gloss black finish on the wide horizontal section of the centre console containing the vents. Higher trims get what Citroen calls its 'Techwood ambiance' which is as bad as it sounds, having little to do with either technology or trees.
Infotainment: Touchscreen, USB, nav and stereo in the Citroen C3
As long as you avoid the pre-facelift Citroen C3 Touch, you'll get a 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen in most models except the entry-level C3 YOU!. It's set close to the steering wheel, so it's easy to reach, but mounted a little lower in the cabin than in some rivals.
That means glancing at it for more than a second diverts your attention quite far from the road. It's also a pretty dated screen now, lacking the responses and features of newer rivals with a fairly laggy screen. The small icons and fiddly buttons bordering the screen hamper usability, too.
Worse still, there are no physical controls for changing the fan speed or temperature in most models, so if you want to make a quick adjustment you have to leave the nav or media menu and hit several icons instead of turning a dial.
Still, it comes with necessities like Bluetooth, DAB radio, and full smartphone compatibility via Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The last feature is probably the most important. It allows you access to your own personal home screen, so you can use navigation apps like Waze and music streaming services like Spotify through the C3's display.
If you'd prefer a proprietary sat-nav, then it's standard on Flair Plus models, but could be added to Flair trim models with a three-year subscription for connected online services including live traffic updates.
Interestingly all this means the Citroen C3 YOU! is actually the most user-friendly model. It only has manual air-con with physical knobs on the dash instead, and while the tiny 5.0-inch black-and-white touchscreen looks decidedly basic it is at least easy to use, if a bit dim in sunlight. Strangely, in the example we had, you had to turn it on separately from the car, which made it seem a bit aftermarket. Still, you get Bluetooth, DAB and USB connectivity.
Space and practicality: Citroen C3 boot space
The Citroen C3 was one of the bigger, erm, small cars when it launched but it's about average. The C3's dimensions of 3996mm in length, 2007mm in width and 1474mm in height makes it shorter than a Peugeot 208 but slightly wider and taller.
Let's start with the boot. Yes it's an okay size at 300 litres, but the Volkswagen Polo (352 litres) and Renault Clio (391 litres) trounce it when you need to cram in as much as possible. The Polo also has added functionality, since it uses an adjustable floor to remove the load lip and ensure you get a flat area when you fold the rear seats down.
The Citroen C3 doesn't have any of these tricks. The boot is just a big, square space, with a few tethering points and a large drop from the opening to the floor. It is nice and wide, so you can fit a pushchair with room to spare for the weekly shop. Fold the rear seats and the C3 can carry even more thanks to a maximum space of 992 litres, but the seat backs leave a large hump in the floor, so you can't slide heavier stuff all the way in when you're trying to fill it up to the roof.
Inside the cabin, there are clever touches like the white coloured door pockets that make it easier to see any loose items you've chucked in there and forgotten about, but there are some odd choices as well. The big cubby slot below the infotainment screen is a bit too shallow to hold a phone, and the glovebox is minuscule on UK cars that are right-hand drive due to the fuse box position.
The cupholders in the front can hold a coffee cup in place but not plastic bottles, and you don't get any cupholders at all in the back.
Still, not having anywhere to put their cups will be the least of the worries for those in the rear seats. Those of average height will be fine, but taller passengers will find head and legroom pretty tight. You get ISOFIX points for fitting a child seat, and they're easy to access, but the rear doors don't open as wide as its rivals. Up front and there's enough outright space, but the pedals sit too closely to tall drivers and there isn't quite enough wheel adjustment, It means you have to splay your legs out with your knees a bit too close to the steering wheel.
The Citroen C3 will be fine coping with family life if you have small kids, but if you regularly want to carry teenagers then there are better options out there, especially cars like the SEAT Ibiza, Skoda Fabia and Honda Jazz.
Handling and ride quality: What is the Citroen C3 like to drive?
"Citroen doesn't try to make its cars all firm and sporty, insisting that comfort matters more to most people. It's definitely soft and plush around town, but the weak body control means it's quite roly-poly on country roads."
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The Citroen C3 doesn't get the clever 'Progressive Hydraulic Cushion' suspension found on bigger models like the C5 Aircross and C5 X. That means it doesn't feel as sophisticated, although the comfort intent is clear.
Most of the time the Citroen C3 feels squidgy, and it allows a lot of travel in the wheels to try and absorb bumps and ruts. In normal driving at a moderate speed, it works fairly well. There's enough compliance to soak up poorer road surfaces and isolate passengers from discomfort, and things like speed bumps are dealt with superbly. The faster you go the worse things get, however.
If you go a little quicker, body roll through corners becomes pronounced, and if you hit a bump wrong it can bounce about in an uncontrolled, unpleasant way, sending a nasty jolt through the cabin as it does so. It's something you'll notice when running a wheel over a bad pothole or expansion joint, and it'll make you wince. This is less pronounced on the entry-level models which have thicker tyre sidewalls and smaller wheels, but it's still not the most sorted ride and handling balance.
Whether you'll mind this depends on your driving style, and where you're mostly likely to use the car, but we would argue that it's less comfortable than a firmer, more tied-down setup in out-of-town driving scenarios.
Naturally, the focus on comfort (with mixed success) comes at the expense of driver enjoyment. The steering is light, making the Citroen C3 easy to manoeuvre in tight spaces, but there is too much play around the centre and vagueness which makes it feel a bit disconnected from the road. The grip is okay, but if you come too hot into a corner it'll push straight and the steering gives you very little warning that grip's running out.
Rival small cars such as the Ford Fiesta, Mazda 2, and even the Skoda Fabia all give their drivers a sharper set of tools to work with, including more communicative steering, tighter handling and improved grip through corners.
What engines and gearboxes are available in the Citroen C3?
The range when buying a new Citroen C3 kicks off with the 1.2-litre 'PureTech' 83 petrol engine with (you guessed it) 83PS. That's not a huge lack of power in a small car, but because this engine does without a turbocharger you need to work it harder to extract meaningful performance.
It's a fairly torquey unit, though, so you don't need to pin it against the redline everywhere, while it's refined at speed and makes quite an appealing noise when revved. The biggest downside is how gutless it feels when loaded up with people, while the five-speed manual gearbox feels a bit sloppy with a long throw.
The quicker version (the Puretech 110) adds a turbo and a sixth gear, which totally transforms its character. It's keen to rev, delivering punchy and smooth acceleration from low in the rev range. With a new C3, the 110PS engine comes with a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox.
Normally we wouldn't highlight specific performance figures, but in this case it's illustrative of the enormous difference that turbocharging makes to the response and flexibility of these small three-cylinder engines.
Despite feeling a lot brawnier, the PureTech 110 is also more efficient, and a quieter motorway companion thanks to its six-speed gearbox (a five-speed is standard on the entry-level car). It's also the only C3 to come with the option of an automatic, although the hesitant, jerky EAT6 gearbox is not the best of its type.
On the diesel side, the Citroen C3 was previously available with a 1.6-litre diesel badged BlueHDi in various states of tune. That unit was replaced in early 2019 with a 1.5-litre model with 100PS and a useful slug of torque. This engine is exceptionally economical - it claimed 76.3mpg combined consumption - but it's more suitable for motorway drives than nipping around town.
Refinement and noise levels
Unwelcome wind and tyre noise are nicely suppressed in the Citroen C3 and it's a capable little cruiser as a result. As with many of its rivals, the petrol engines have a three-cylinder layout, so they make a rorty thrumming noise if you accelerate with too much vigour. Still, they're smooth and hushed around town, and you'll only really start to notice them when working them hard, which is why the punchier high-powered engine feels more refined.
The diesel is not as peaceful, with a coarser note at lower speeds, and it also sends plenty of vibrations into the cabin through the pedals and steering wheel. It's not unpleasant but the petrol is a smoother unit.
Both the 83PS petrol and the diesel motors use a five-speed manual gearbox. Unfortunately, it's not one of the best, with a long throw and sloppy shift that feels a bit like stirring a big screwdriver in a can of paint. The six-speed manual in the PureTech 110 is a minor improvement, but still less positive than a Ford Fiesta.
If you'd prefer to delegate gear changing duties altogether the latter is available with a six-speed automatic. While it's fairly smooth on faster roads, it can be slow and indecisive in city traffic, an issue made worse by the stop-start system. The dual-clutch transmissions in cars like the Skoda Fabia are a lot more relaxing.
Safety equipment: How safe is the Citroen C3?
The Citroen C3 received four out of five stars when it was crash tested by Euro NCAP. That sounds ok, but in a class where most of its rivals get the maximum safety rating, it's actually below average, with important kit missing.
It's still reasonably safe, and the tests revealed it performed well for both adult and child protection, but a poor showing in the pedestrian and safety assist categories dragged down the overall score. What's odd is all Citroen C3s come with equipment like lane-departure warning, traffic sign recognition, and six airbags. That's over and above mandatory essentials like tyre pressure monitors, electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes.
However, automatic emergency braking (AEB) is only standard on the top-spec versions. It's a system that scans the road ahead and if it senses an obstacle, it'll alert you before hitting the brakes to prevent a crash. Disappointingly, it's not even an option for the lower trim C3s when buying new.
A rear parking camera is standard on the top two trims. Citroen's ConnectedCam - an integrated dash camera that can record accidents to help save your no-claims bonus if you're not at fault - standard on the top spec Max model with new C3s.
All models do get the 'SOS' emergency call function that is pretty much standard across the board these days. Basic models get a foam tyre repair kit for punctures, but the Max PureTech 110 has a space saver spare wheel.
MPG and fuel costs: What does a Citroen C3 cost to run?
"Citroen is big on affordability, and most of its cars are very efficient, helping to reduce the cost of ownership. Even measured by the WLTP standard, all the petrol models will return close to 50mpg on a careful run."
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The turbocharged PureTech 110 is actually slightly lighter on fuel than the lower-powered model, since it has six gears instead of five in its manual gearbox, and doesn't need to be worked as hard to get going. With the automatic gearbox, it's capable of up to 59.8mpg combined economy, which compares to 53.3mpg for the manual version and 53.4mpg for the 83PS motor with its five-speed manual transmission.
If you do much higher annual mileages, then it's worth considering the 1.5-litre diesel, which returns an official economy of up to 67.1mpg - among the most frugal in the class - giving it an impressive range of over 550 miles from one tank.
How reliable is a Citroen C3?
Citroen's reliability record seems to be improving, but it still finished fourth from bottom in the latest HonestJohn.co.uk Satisfaction Index. Peugeot is slightly higher in the list, but at least Citroen massively outperforms last place Vauxhall.
A few build quality issues aside (things like condensation inside the rear lights), we've not heard of many issues with the Citroen C3. The 1.2-litre Puretech engine doesn't have the best reliability record with some inherent issues, but that could be said about a lot of small turbocharged petrol engines and later cars have improvements.
Insurance groups and costs
The Citroen C3 can't match city cars like the old Citroen C1 and Volkswagen Up for their tiny insurance costs, but it's not going to break the bank either. If you're a younger driver or lacking in no-claims bonus, then the PureTech 83 1.2 petrol will be the most affordable. It's in Group 8 - but only in the higher trim levels where safety kit such as automatic emergency braking is fitted.
It's quite a jump to the cheaper trim levels which sit in group 14, rather making a mockery of the basic C3's appeal to younger drivers. We suspect it won't be ruinous to insure, however, and the super-low base price makes up for it.
Priciest of the lot will be the 110PS version with the automatic gearbox and in Plus trim, which sits in a surprisingly high group 22.
VED car tax: What is the annual road tax on a Citroen C3?
Almost all Citroen C3s from this generation were registered after April 1st 2017, so they'll all incur the exact same rate of tax. You'll be coughing up up to £180 a year to keep it on the road regardless of the engine you choose.
You'll also need to pay a first-year registration fee based on the CO2 emissions if you're buying new. Every C3 is pretty efficient, so this will be between £210 and £255, and is usually rolled into the on-the-road price.
How much should you be paying for a used Citroen C3?
"Between £7000-8000 will get you into a 2018 Citroen C3 with the low-powered 1.2-litre petrol engine in Touch or Feel trim. Cars at this price will have covered around 60,000 miles, and should have a full service history."
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You'll need to find another £1000 to get a 1.6-litre diesel, although these cars tend to have covered higher mileages than their petrol counterparts. Our favourite engine, the PureTech 110, starts from £9000 but that will secure you a 2018 model with 40,000 miles on the clock, in the decently-specced Flair trim. Be prepared to pay around £10,000 if you want an automatic version, since it's a lot rarer than the manual.
Given the low prices of most C3s when new, it's worth shopping around for deals or a nearly new model. Discounts of £1500 are not hard to come by on new versions, while cars with little more than delivery mileage are available for as much as £2500 less than the official list price.
Trim levels and standard equipment
Citroen refreshed the C3 in 2020 and gave it a spec bump over the older car, which is good news. Later on Citroen decided it needed a basic entry-level car, the C3 YOU!, which comes extremely keenly priced.
That entry-level C3 You does without the 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, but you do still get a 5.0-inch screen with DAB radio, Bluetooth and USB connectivity on the tiny black-and-white screen. It's also good to see cruise control is standard fitment, while LED headlights, front foglights and lane departure warning are standard. 15-inch steel wheels are fitted.
The Citroen C3 Feel still rides on steel wheels, but now comes with a 7.0-inch infotainment screen, DAB radio, climate and cruise control, six speakers, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. That's now been rebranded as the Citroen C3 C-Series which adds kit such as a reversing camera and 16-inch alloy wheels.
It may be worth upgrading to the Citroen C3 Flair to get a leather steering wheel, rear parking sensors, and automatic lights and wipers, and you get 16-inch alloy wheels too, but only manually winding rear windows.
The Citroen C3 Elle adds different styling tweaks including 17-inch diamond cut alloy wheels and electric rear windows.
The top-spec Citroen C3 Flair Plus is the only C3 to come with an integrated sat-nav, electric windows all round, and a set of the brand's sofa-like 'Advanced Comfort' padded seats. It's also the safest version, since it includes a safety pack with automatic emergency brake assist, a reversing camera and driver attention alert included.
For the start of 2023, Citroen once again had a rejig of C3 trims. The YOU remained as the starting point, while the Plus and Max replaced the Feel and Flair with pretty much the same equipment in each case.
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