C3 is surely the inheritor of the 2CV - small car with an arched roofline suggesting classic Citroen's visual appeal. It's light in weight and our 1.6 HDI with manual gearbox returns an average 70+mpg. It will cruise on the motorway all day at the legal limit and return 65mpg. We're tall, and ... Read review
Advantages: cost, spec level, economy, fun to drive Disadvantages: some flimsy interior fittings
C3 is surely the inheritor of the 2CV - small car with an arched roofline suggesting classic Citroen's visual appeal. It's light in weight and our 1.6 HDI with manual gearbox returns an average 70+mpg. It will cruise on the motorway all day at the legal limit and return 65mpg. We're tall, and the headroom and legroom in the front are excellent.
The handling is really good as long as you remember you're in a diesel and keep the revs ... ...wheels jump sideways a bit over potholes, but the steering and brakes are excellent.
Servicing is reasonably priced, the build quality seems pretty good. Some interior fittings need handling with care because they're flimsy. But the car is nippy, quiet, reliable and cheap to tax, insure and run. Overall this is one of our favourite cars and great value for money. ... more
C3 is surely the inheritor of the 2CV - small car with an arched roofline suggesting classic Citroen's visual appeal. It's light in weight and our 1.6 HDI with manual gearbox returns an average 70+mpg. It will cruise on the motorway all day at the legal limit and return 65mpg. We're tall, and the headroom and legroom in the front are excellent.
The handling is really good as long as you remember you're in a diesel and keep the revs up. It can be skittish on rough surfaces; the back wheels jump sideways a bit over potholes, but the steering and brakes are excellent.
Servicing is reasonably priced, the build quality seems pretty good. Some interior fittings need handling with care because they're flimsy. But the car is nippy, quiet, reliable and cheap to tax, insure and run. Overall this is one of our favourite cars and great value for money.
Advantages: Price, economical, interior height Disadvantages: Drivers seat too high for short legs
...I had never considered a Citroen as my mum had a BX many years ago which she hated, however I saw the MPG and decided to take it for a test. There were no demos in the exclusive, so we took out the 1.4 diesel desire, we had it for 24hrs (I'd recommend this to anyone serious about buying). It was nippy and easy to drive, although it didn't have any of the specifications which the exclusive had (auto wipe, heated & folding mirrors, cruise control, ... ...more) but I liked it. The engine is the same as Ford's TDCI for those who've had the experience. The boot is tiny, but that's why we have a Volvo as well. There's plenty of leg room and space for both front & rear passengers & there's loads of head room for 6'+ people.
What I liked more was the cash-back offers and most importantly the 0% finance. We've had the car for 4 months and it has been fantastic, absolutley no problems. It's done some 8K ...
GoodCop 27.10.2006 (19.06.2007)
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...AND BAD POINTS. NOTE THAT THIS REVIEW IS ONLY OF THE OPINION AND EXPERIENCE WITH A CITROEN C3 EXCLUSIVE MODEL. I HOPE YOU PURCHASE ONE OF THESE YOURS IS FINE,
OVERALL I WOULD RATE THE CAR 5/10. SATISFACTORY. ALSO THE FUEL CONSUMPTION IS NOT TOO BAD FOR A 1.6. ...
dagunner 04.02.2007
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Advantages: Great MPG over 55 to the gallon, looks, acceleration. Disadvantages: Brakes, legroom, no AC.
...returns superb fuel consumption.
Citroen C3 1.6 HDi 16V XTR 5dr technical specification Emissions CO 0.188 CO2 (g/km) 118 HC N HC+NOx 0.199 Noise Level dB(A) 74.6 NOx 0.188 Particles 0.019 Standard Euro Emissions EURO 4 Engine and Drive Train Camshaft DOHC Catalytic Convertor True CC 1560 Cylinder Layout IN-LINE Cylinders 4 Cylinders - Bore (mm) 75 Cylinders - Stroke (mm) 88.3 Engine Layout FRONT TRANSVERSE Fuel Delivery DIRECT INJECTION Gears 5 ... ...MANUAL Fuel Consumption EC Combined (mpg) 64.2 EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies True EC Extra Urban (mpg) 76.3 EC Urban (mpg) 49.6 General Based On ID N Coin Description HDi 16V Coin Series XTR Insurance Group 1 5 Insurance Group 2 E Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years 12 Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years 3 NCAP Front/Side Impact 4 NCAP Pedestrian 2 Safety Concerns? False Special Edition False Special Order True Standard manufacturers ...
pieman1970 25.07.2007 (31.08.2007)
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