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2021 (71) Citroën C3 1.2 PureTech 110 Shine 5dr EAT6

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Featured specification

Standard specification

Driver Convenience

Coffee Break AlertCruise control + speed limiter
eCall emergency call systemExterior temperature display
Instrument cluster with white LCD and analogue gaugesMulti function trip computer
Rear parking sensorsVariable assistance power steering

Entertainment

Citroen connect radio with DAB radio, 6 speakers, 7" capacitive touchscreen, mirror screen includes apple carplay/android auto and bluetoothUSB connection

Exterior Features

3D rear light signatureAuto headlights
Automatic activation of hazard warning lightsBody colour bumpers
Body colour door handlesChrome decoration on front face, under chevrons and around daytime running lights
Citroen illuminated signature in LED headlights and LED daytime running lightsElectric folding and heated door mirrors
Fog lights integrated into front bumperFront sequential electric windows with one-touch open/close and anti-pinch system
LED HeadlightsMatt black finish B pillar
Rear sequential electric windows with one-touch open/close and anti-pinch systemRear side wing doors
Rear windscreen wiper with intermittent mode linked to vehicle speed and automatic activation when reverse gear selectedRoof colour rear view mirror caps
Standard day night switchable interior rear view mirrorThird brake light
Tinted side windows 

Interior Features

1/3 to 2/3 split folding rear seat12V socket
3 seat bench in 2nd rowAutomatic air conditioning
Boot lightDriver and passenger's sun visor with courtesy mirror
Driver's seat height adjustmentFront lighting panel with map reading lights
Front seats adjustable with forward back slide and adjustable backrestHeight adjustable front head restraints
Height/reach adjust steering wheelISOFIX mounting on outer rear seats with top tether and labels indicating fixing points
Leather trimmed gear lever for automatic gearbox with leather effect gaiter and overstitching lever position indicatorMica cloth upholstery
Parcel shelfSeatbelt unfastened on the move audible and visual alert for front and rear seats
Single front passenger seatSteering wheel with satin chrome elements and audio/telephone controls
Storage space under touchscreen with rubber matThree rear seats with head restraints
Upholstered armrest in front and rear doors 

Packs

Safety pack 1 - C3Visibility pack with automatic lights - C3

Passive Safety

ABS with Electronic brakeforce distribution and Emergency braking assistanceDriver and front passenger seatbelts with pyrotechnic pretensioners and force limiters
Driver's airbagElectric child locks
ESP with anti skid systemFront passenger airbag
Front passenger airbag deactivationFront side airbags + front/rear curtain airbags
Hill start assistManual parking brake with chrome finish button
Mono-tone hornOuter rear seats with pretensioners and force limiters
Three rear 3-point seatbeltsTyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Anti theft alarmAutomatic door and boot locking with automatic unlocking in case of impact
Central locking with locked indicator and interior one touch lock buttonImmobiliser
Remote control central locking with two plip keys 

Wheels

16" Hellix grey diamond cut alloy wheelsTyre puncture repair kit
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Emissions - ICE

CO0.187HC0.0135
Noise Level dB(A)67NOx0.0235
Particles0.0005Standard Euro EmissionsEURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb134WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL134 

Engine and Drive Train

CamshaftDOHCCatalytic ConvertorTrue
CC1199Compression Ratio10.5:1
Cylinder LayoutIN-LINECylinders3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)75Cylinders - Stroke (mm)90.5
Engine LayoutFRONT TRANSVERSEFuel DeliveryTURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Gears6 SPEEDNumber of Valves12
TransmissionSEMI-AUTO 

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH6.2WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL5.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH6.4WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL5.5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH5.4WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL4.8
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH7.9WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL7.3
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEH6.1WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEL5.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH45.3WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL50.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH44.1WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL51.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH52.6WLTP - MPG - High - TEL59.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH35.6WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL38.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH46.2WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL49.9

General

Badge Engine CC1.2Badge Power110
Coin DescriptionPureTech 110Coin SeriesShine
Generation Mark3Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0721A
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years12Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years3
Service Interval Frequency - Months12Service Interval Mileage16000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage60000Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3
Vehicle Homologation ClassM1 

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)10.1Engine Power - BHP110
Engine Power - KW81Engine Power - PSTrue
Engine Power - RPM5500Engine Torque - LBS.FT151
Engine Torque - MKG20.9Engine Torque - NM205
Engine Torque - RPM1750Top Speed120

Test Cycles

Emissions Test CycleWLTPRDE Certification LevelRDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?TrueTyre Size Front205/55 R16
Tyre Size Rear205/55 R16Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel StyleHELLIXWheel Type16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1474Length3996
Wheelbase2539Width1829
Width (including mirrors)2007 

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)45Gross Vehicle Weight1610
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)992Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)300
Max. Loading Weight520Max. Roof Load70
Max. Towing Weight - Braked450Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked450
Minimum Kerbweight1090No. of Seats5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb10.9
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

By Jonathan Crouch

Introduction

Citroen's third generation C3 supermini got a wash 'n brush-up in 2020, with a slightly smarter looks, comfier seats and extra personalisation options. It's still one of the most comfort-orientated small cars you can buy from this period too. Ultimately, there's nothing really revolutionary on offer here, but as a complete and highly personalisable package, it's desirably different.

History

Citroën knows a thing or two about small family cars, especially those with a dash or two of character. Which is probably why the C3 supermini has long been one of the brand's best selling models. This third generation version arrived in 2016, before being substantially updated in the Spring of 2020 to create the car we're going to look at here. It had a bit of heritage to live up to. Here, after all, is the marque that over sixty years ago, brought us the iconic 2CV, a model which established its maker as an innovator, an embracer of technology and a brand in tune with the fickle finger of fashion. More recent products struggled to live up to that lineage but this one, this third generation C3 supermini, proved to be a little more charismatic than its two rather forgettable predecessors, the MK1 C3 of 2002 and the MK2 version of 2009. And Citroen was duly rewarded with over 750,000 orders by 2020, a figure that positioned this car fifth in the European supermini segment by the time of this updated model's launch. And boosted overall C3 sales to over 4.5 million. Which to some extent was surprising, given that by 2020, both under the skin and under the bonnet, much of the engineering of this car was over a decade old. It shared powerplants with the latest versions of its Stellantis Group supermini cousins, the Peugeot 208 and the Vauxhall Corsa, but it lacked their sophisticated CMP platform, this third generation C3 model persisting with an ancient PF1 chassis dating back to its MK2 predecessor. This was also why in 2020 a C3 still couldn't be ordered with any kind of engine electrification. It couldn't be had with the latest and most sophisticated camera and radar safety tech for the same reason. Citroen though, realised that a lack of engineering sophistication needn't hold this car back. It sold this model to its younger audience on the back of other virtues - a cheeky look with trendy 'Airbumps' at the side, a soft ride and an affordable price. To these attributes, this revised model added visual tweaks, far greater scope for personalisation, a wider range of 'Connected' media features and the option of cossetting 'Advanced Comfort' seats. It was also very affordable to buy, particularly in the budget-price base-spec 'You!' form announced in 2021. The MK3 C3 sold until Summer 2024, when it was replaced by a fourth generation design.

What You Get

By 2020, Citroen models were at last starting to look unique and different once more. Which is just as well here because stylistic design is now the number one reason for purchasing in the supermini segment. Differences with this updated post-2020 version of the third generation C3 lay in the adoption across the range of full-LED headlights, into which the lower chrome bar extends, to give the front end something of the style of the brand's C4 hatch of this period. Perhaps most notably, C3 buyers still got the biggest talking point of the original M3 design - side 'Airbumps', which from new could be had with red, emerald or white coloured inserts and which could be done without for new buyers who didn't like them. The design of the interior is anything but dull. The designer luggage-themed over-stitched door pulls for example; the retro-style instrument dial graphics; the intricately-fashioned chrome-trimmed vents; the door bins with their unusual contrast-coloured interiors; there's even a 'reverse Airbump' theme happening on the doors and the speaker grilles. It all attempts to continue the cheery demeanour established before you got in. Changes to this revised model included a glossier finish for the central 7-inch infotainment screen, which was standard with 'Apple CarPlay'/'Android Auto' smartphone-mirroring and also gained a little lower ledge to rest your finger on. And, on the top-spec model, you get cossetting 'Advanced Comfort' seats, which are fitted out with lumbar support and an armrest and are created using thickened fabric and special foam that can be up to 15mm thick. Once you're inside at the rear, it's quickly evident that this isn't one of the more spacious superminis in the segment. Citroen thought that the rear leg space on offer here put this C3 amongst the class leaders; we wouldn't agree. The room on offer will be fine for kids of course, but adults stuck behind reasonably tall compatriots up-front may well struggle a little when it comes to room for their legs and knees. But then how often is it really necessary to transport burly adults for any real distance in a supermini? Almost never. For the role that a car like this will typically be asked to play in an average family, what's provided here will, for most buyers, be probably quite sufficient. And the boot? Well lift the tailgate and after the relative restrictions of the rear seat, it's something of a surprise to find that the 300-litre space provided is one of the larger cargo bays in the supermini segment.

What to Look For

As with other superminis, 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 2020 C3 1.2 82hp 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. A headlamp is in the £97-£362 bracket.

On the Road

Small French cars used to ride beautifully, grip tenaciously and flow from corner to corner with relaxed, unflustered motion. As, by and large, this one does. It may come as news to some motoring journalists but most supermini buyers don't routinely want to throw their cars about as if they were on stage from the RAC Rally. What most of them would prefer is a model that rolls the red carpet over the average appallingly surfaced British road. As, to a great extent, this one does. It's all down to the way that the fairly conventional suspension set-up has been tuned, though the downside of that is inevitably extra body roll through the bends. Stay with it though and you'll find that there's actually more grip and traction on offer than you might think. Beneath the bonnet, this third generation model continued with the petrol engines that back in 2016 were carried over from final versions of this model's second generation predecessor. Which means that as ever with a C3, the bulk of the range is built around an efficient PSA Group 1.2-litre three cylinder petrol PureTech unit, developing either 83hp in normally aspirated form or 110hp if it's been fitted out with a turbocharger. This pokiest powerplant manages decent WLTP efficiency figures - 50.1mpg on the combined cycle and 129g/km, plus it's the only unit in the range to be offered with an auto gearbox option. If you can justify the premium for diesel power, there's a 1.5-litre BlueHDi 100 unit on offer, but few will want it.

Overall

What do you really want from a supermini? Definitive driving dynamics? The latest in engine electrification? Premium brand quality? A supremely spacious cabin? If so, look beyond this Citroen. If though, you want a car with a little joie de vivre, with a soft ride, an affordable price and bright, cheery looks, then we think this C3 is a car you may well like very much indeed. Especially in this improved form. Of course, there'll be lots of people who just won't get what this C3 is trying to be. After all, there isn't really any need for Crossover cues on supermini. And you can probably survive a trip to the supermarket without the protection of Airbump side panels. If you're tempted to take this perspective, then you'd probably be better off considering another contender in this class, a supermini that might well be better to drive and more spacious inside than this one. But also a car that might well feel bland and boring after experience with this Citroen. All of which leaves us. well where? From an objective point of view, this C3 wasn't the best car in the class from the 2020-2024 period. Subjectively, though, you could easily argue that there's nothing in this segment from that era to touch it. It all depends on how you view the automotive world. We think this C3 made it a brighter place.

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

* 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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