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2023 (23) Citroën C3 Aircross 1.5 BlueHDi Shine Plus 5dr

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Featured specification

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Standard specification

Driver Convenience

9" Touchscreen displayCitroen Connect Nav with 3D navigation
Coffee Break AlertCruise control with speed limiter
Driver instrument cluster including trip computer and rev counter with white text LCD display and white needles and chrome decoreCall emergency call system
Front parking sensorsLane departure warning system
Mirror screen with Apple CarPlay and Android autoOutside temperature sensor
Rear parking sensorsTailgate
Top rear vision reversing cameraTraffic signs and speed limit recognition and recommendation
Variable assistance power steeringVoice recognition for radio, navigation and telephone features

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Diesel particulate filter 

Entertainment

Bluetooth hands free and media streaming with USB socketCitroen connected DAB radio with 6 speakers
Steering wheel mounted controls for stereo and telephone 

Exterior Features

3D effect LED rear lightsAutomatic Eco LED headlights
Automatic lights and windscreen wipersBlack roof bars
Body colour painted door handlesChrome chevrons front grille
Electric front windows + one touch + anti-pinchElectric rear windows with one touch/anti-pinch
Electrically adjustable door mirrorsElectrically folding door mirrors
Electrochrome rear view mirrorFog lights integrated into front bumper
Front and rear body coloured bumpersHeated door mirrors
Integrated roof spoilerLED daytime running lights
LED third brake lightPainted door mirrors to match colour pack
Rear side wing doorsRear wiper
Roof aerialTinted rear windows and rear quarterpanel glass
Variable front intermittent wipers 

Interior Features

12V socket in rear of vehicle2 rear isofix mounting points (outside seats) with top tether
60/40 split folding rear seats with sliding rear bench, centre armrest and ski flapAutomatic air conditioning
Boot lightCentral adjustable armrest on drivers seat
Centre console with closed storage and chrome insertDriver and front passenger cup holders
Driver and passenger sunvisor with courtesy mirrorFlex load/Pull out boot floor
Front and rear courtesy reading lightsFront and rear door storage
Front head restraintsFront passengers seat flat folding
Glovebox with closable lidHeight adjustable driver's seat
Height and reach adjustable steering wheelIntegrated retractable rear side window sun blinds
Leather steering wheel with satin chrome inserts and radio controlsManual handbrake with chrome insert
Passenger compartment headlight adjustmentRow 2 - Three seats with individually adjustable head rests
Satin chrome interior door handlesSingle front passenger seat

Passive Safety

3 point, height adjustable, pre tensioned front seatbeltsABS with Electronic brakeforce distribution and Emergency braking assistance
Active safety brake including Forward collision warningAutomatic illumination of hazard warning lights
Curtain airbagsDriver airbag
Drivers/passengers and rear seats unfastened seat belt warningESC (Electronic Stability Control)
Front lateral airbagsFront passenger airbag
Front passenger airbag deactivation switchHill start assist function
Mono-tone hornRear door child safety locks
Three 3 point rear seatbeltsTyre pressure monitor

Security

Automatic door and boot locking with automatic unlocking in case of impactAutomatic locking of the vehicle (after 30 seconds if door or boot unopened)
ImmobiliserKeyless entry and keyless start
Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarmRemote central locking + deadlocks
Vehicle locater function (headlights illuminate when button on key pressed) 

Trim

Satin chrome air vent decors
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro EmissionsEURO 6WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb130
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH132WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL123

Engine and Drive Train

CamshaftDOHCCatalytic ConvertorTrue
CC1499Compression Ratio16.4:1
Cylinder LayoutIN-LINECylinders4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)75Cylinders - Stroke (mm)84.8
Engine CodeDV5RDEngine LayoutFRONT TRANSVERSE
Fuel DeliveryCOMMON RAILGears6 SPEED
Number of Valves16TransmissionMANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb4.2WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL4.2WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High4.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH5.7WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL4.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High3.7WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH4.5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL3.7WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low4.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH5.1WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL4.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium4WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEH4.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEL4WLTP - MPG - Comb67.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH56.2WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL67.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High61.2WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH49.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL61.2WLTP - MPG - High76
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH62.8WLTP - MPG - High - TEL76
WLTP - MPG - Low61.5WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH55.5
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL61.5WLTP - MPG - Medium71
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH60.8WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL71

General

AdBlueTrueBadge Engine CC1.5
Badge Power110Coin DescriptionBlueHDi
Coin SeriesShine PlusGeneration Mark1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0717EManufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years3NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %85
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %82NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 095
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %64NCAP Safety Assist %60
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage999999Standard manufacturers warranty - Years2
Vehicle Homologation ClassM1 

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)10.8Engine Power - BHP110
Engine Power - KW81Engine Power - PSTrue
Engine Power - RPM3750Engine Torque - LBS.FT184
Engine Torque - MKG25.5Engine Torque - NM250
Engine Torque - RPM1750Top Speed114

Test Cycles

Emissions Test CycleWLTPRDE Certification LevelRDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?TrueTyre Size Front215/50 R17
Tyre Size Rear215/50 R17Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel StyleORIGAMIWheel Type17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1637Length4155
Wheelbase2604Width1765
Width (including mirrors)1976 

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)45Gross Vehicle Weight1835
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1289Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)410
Max. Loading Weight630Max. Towing Weight - Braked840
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked620Minimum Kerbweight1205
No. of Seats5Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb10.8
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

Citroen C3 Aircross

By Jonathan Crouch

Introduction

Just because a car is fashionable doesn't mean it can't also be practical. For proof of that, in 2012 Citroen brought us a revitalised version of its first generation C3 Aircross small SUV. Square-shaped but well-rounded, this comfort-focused and highly personalisable package was in the 2021-2024 period their idea of what a little SUV should be.

History

What if you could have the style and adventurous feel of a small SUV. Combined with the interior space and flexibility of a small MPV People Carrier? Back in 2021, it was a combination of virtues that many brands had promised. But which this car strove to deliver - the Citroën C3 Aircross, the first generation version of which was revitalised and redesigned early in 2021 to create the model we're going to look at here. The French like practical, rational cars. Which is why brands from this nation were first to popularise the MPV, a most logical type of motor vehicle. They were early hatchback innovators, too, appreciating their extra practicality and functionality. And amongst the last to embrace the contradictory charms of the modern affordable family SUV. Why, French folk asked quite reasonably, would you want to take a supermini or family hatchback and, in pursuit of some mythical lifestyle orientation, make it heavier, clunkier, less efficient and less practical? Yet, usually, no more spacious or versatile? What though, if those downsides could be minimised and the SUV in question could offer all the interior versatility you used to only find in small supermini-based People Carriers? Well, that was always the thinking behind the C3 Aircross, first launched in 2017, then four years on refreshed with a new face, new tech and an easier-to-understand model range, creating the little crossover we look at here. This, we were reminded at launch, was a car 'full of innovation'. Before you get too excited, perhaps expecting an old-school Citroën that follows the DS, GS and CX models of the Sixties and Seventies with ground-breaking drive systems and quirky suspension set-ups, we should set the record straight by making it clear that the 'technical innovations' being offered here were rather less revolutionary, really just distinctions of the modern-era Citroën kind, most of them cosmetic. Things like a bewilderingly large number of paint combinations, customisable exterior colour inserts, a class-leadingly large sunroof and, more usefully, 'modular' rear seats that recline and slide. All this is the sort of thing the modern SUV crowd wants and Citroën felt compelled to play to it - understandably so as it was a formula that had clearly worked with the original version of this car, over 340,000 C3 Aircross models having been sold prior to this updated version's introduction. If you're familiar with the company's 2021-era model range, you can probably tell at a glance where the C3 Aircross fitted in. It was a smaller brother to the company's C5 Aircross model, but where that family hatchback-based contender targeted the likes of the Kia Sportage, Peugeot 3008 and Nissan Qashqai in the C-segment part of the SUV market, this smaller design had its sights set on supermini-based rivals like Nissan's Juke and Renault's Captur. You might, as we initially did, make the mistake of assuming this contender to be little more than a dressed-up C3 supermini in a pair of hiking boots, but actually, there's a lot more to it than that. Not least the fact that this Aircross variant sits on a wheelbase that's 60mm longer than a standard C3, which makes it significantly more spacious inside. In short, it's a small SUV with big ideas. Especially in this revitalised form, in which guise the car gained smarter looks, plump 'Advanced Comfort' seats, upgraded interior technology and more advanced driving aids. It sold until mid-2024, when it was replaced by a second generation model.

What You Get

This car feels like it's up for a bit of fun, doesn't it, it's styling all jaunty bulges, contrasting colours and tonka toy-like looks. Shy and retiring folk won't see the point, but the fashionistas should love it. This improved version of the MK1 design looks a bit more purposeful than its predecessor, but it's pitched at the same segment, sized halfway between the supermini and family hatch sectors, an SUV sweet-spot that back in 2021 every mainstream brand was fighting increasingly hard to compete in. Inside, as part of the 2021 update, this C3 Aircross gained a larger 9-inch centre screen and, with the top-spec trim level that most customers wanted, a pair of unusual over-stuffed front 'Advanced Comfort' seats. As with the original model, what you ultimately get with this car depends quite a lot on whether you've been able to stretch up to one of the pricier trim levels and therefore open up access to one of the three nicer interior design packs. But even without extra trimming tinsel, there are plenty of unique design touches to be found around a cabin - like the quirky little upright air vents, the retro-style instrument dial graphics, a curiously stylised handbrake lever, a squarical flat-bottomed steering wheel and even an indented 'reverse Airbump' theme on the door cards. There's a reasonable amount of cabin storage space too - and decent build quality from the Spanish factory. Go for a top 'Shine Plus' variant and you get the flexibility of a sliding rear bench that features a 60:40-split and moves back and forth over a 150mm range. It's a great feature to have on a car of this class, but it's really annoying that you can't have it on more affordable versions of this model. The seat back reclines too, for greater comfort on longer journeys. Another feature of note that requires a plushly-specced variant is the panoramic glass roof, which opens, has a powered blind and, occupying a glazed area of nearly 1-metre in length, was supposed to be the largest in the segment. Last but not least, let's consider the boot. Raise the rear hatch when the back seat is set for maximum legroom and there's 410-litres of capacity on offer. Push forward the entire rear seat and you'll reveal an (almost) flat loading floor with as much as 1,289-litres of total fresh air if you load to the roof.

What to Look For

As with other small SUVs, check for child damage inside and alloy wheel scuffs outside. And of course you'll want a fully stamped up service record. If the model in question is a diesel, ask how it has been used. If only for local work, the 'DPF' 'Diesel Particulate Filter' may have got clogged up, as these need frequent highway journeys in order to self-clean. Other possible problems with the DPF-equipped cars come if the DPF has been shut off part way through its self-cleaning process. That results in contamination of the oil system with fuel, which leads to the oil level rising gradually over time. What else? Well examine for flaking of paint on the bumpers and check that the air conditioning works and that the pixels on the centre display are all good. Also check for rear bumper scrapes. Finally check that the Bluetooth pairs reliably with your phone handset. Electrical glitches are relatively common, so make sure everything electrical in the car works and double-check that there are no unexplained warning lights on the dashboard. Citroen's infotainment touchscreen software can sometimes cause the monitor to freeze or fail completely. A software reset may solve the problem, but some owners have had to replace the entire unit, which is not a cheap operation.

Replacement Parts

(approx based on a 2021 C3 Aircross 1.2 110hp excl. VAT - autopartspro.co.uk) A pair of front brake pads are between £15-£23 depending on brand. A pair of rear brake pads are between £14-£22. A pair of front brake discs start in the £22-£42 bracket. Oil filters cost around £4-£18, air filters cost around £6-£15 and fuel filters cost £3-£19. A starter motor starts from £82 upwards.

On the Road

This improved version of the first generation C3 Aircross gained a bit of attitude but inevitably remained about as comfortable in the rough stuff as the average upper class Parisian would be in a tent - which of course won't bother potential buyers one jot. Instead, this car is destined for the urban jungle, an environment well suited to its beautifully supple suspension and easy manoeuvrability. Go beyond the city limits and start to push through the bends a bit and you'll have to contend with a bit of body roll but in compensation, there's plenty of grip and it's usually pretty straightforward to place the nose of the car where you want it. The steering helps in that regard, the power assistance being a bit more progressive in its input than it is in the conventional C3 model. This Aircross model gets the higher-end engine options you'd find with that car, with the core range based around Citroen's usual 1.2-litre PureTech turbocharged petrol unit offered with 110hp in 6-speed manual form or with 130hp as an EAT6 6-speed automatic - which is capable of up to 47.3mpg on the combined cycle and up to 140g/km of CO2. If you want to do better, you'll be interested to know that a manual-only 1.5-litre BlueHDi diesel model was available. Performance in the two petrol variants is acceptable, with 62mph coming up in just over 9 seconds, if you can get all the power down through the front wheels; as usual in this class, there's no 4WD option. Optional to new buyers was an extra cost 'Grip Control' system which tweaks the ESP stability control set-up so that there's extra front wheel traction when you need it most.

Overall

If the automotive market was sensible and rational, this would have been a small MPV - like the old C3 Picasso. And in many ways it was: just one with an SUV mindset. We like that combination and there's no reason why potential used buyers shouldn't too. When it all comes down to it, this is an appealing, distinctive and nicely equipped little SUV. Unlike most cars in this class from this era, it's actually feels better on the road than the supermini it's based on and offers an awful lot more than the ordinary C3 hatch in return for the reasonable premium in price being asked. It was Citroën's idea of what a small SUV of this kind should be - and that makes it a little different from your other choices in this class from this period. Which might mean you'll end up liking this car a lot more than you thought you were going to.

Performance
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Handling
50%
Comfort
70%
Space
80%
Styling
50%
Build
60%
Value
80%
Equipment
70%
Economy
70%
Depreciation
50%
Insurance
70%

This vehicle has previously been registered to a business or a vehicle rental company, or been used by a business, so it may have been driven by more than one driver.

This vehicle is fitted with a Particulate Filter. Vehicles with a Particulate Filter driven at low speeds in urban traffic can require periodic trips at higher speeds to clear out the filter.

* Depending on the age of the vehicle, MPG and CO2 may be quoted using either NEDC or WLTP testing standards.  Find out more

Figures are provided for comparison purposes. Fuel consumption under real world driving conditions and the CO2 produced will depend upon a number of factors, including any accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions and vehicle load.

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47 monthly payments of£264.87
Deposit£249
Total amount payable£19,823.89
Fixed interest rate5.1%
Representative APR9.9%
Cash price£15,498
Credit amount£15,249
Annual mileage8000
Contract mileage32,000
Excess mileage charge15.0p per mile
Completion fee£1
Optional final payment£7125
Term (months)48

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