Citroen C3 hatchback review - CarBuyer 

I've said this on other carbuyer reviews and I'll say it here again: I hate it when they criticise superminis for not being all dynamic and driver focused. They're not supposed to be! Car reviewers (Mr. Watson here included) will forgive performance vehicles for lack of comfort and practicality, or completely gloss over it. The C3 is one of the best in its segment, with its looks, comfort, refinement, available equipment and running costs. Want driver dynamics? Not in this part of the market....

The "bad points "...Are positives for me. What an awesome little car. I want one 👍👌

that windscreen is perfect for drive in movie theaters! Citroen, you NEED to come back to the states so i can get one of these!

I've had my C3 for a month and I love it! Spec is pretty good value as well, I have the VTR+ trim and it's got Bluetooth, cruise control and the zenith windscreen included, and a full size spare wheel! I would also like to point out that the citroen c3 is NOT a sports car. It's designed for comfort, thats why the suspension feels almost like you're floating when you drive it. If you prefer sportiness over practicality and comfort, then sure you'd be better off with a different car.

Ive had mine for a while now and still love it. Haven't found any negative points and how is it not fun to drive??... It's not a sportscar of course, but it's not supposed to be.

A friend of mine has the old shape C3 which I've had a shot of driving. Have to admit, I've developed a definite soft spot for the C3 and the newer shape one really does look excellent. The comparison he made regarding the Mazda2 handling: As a Mazda2 owner I can agree the handling is much sharper in the Mazda. However where the C3 has a beautifully smooth ride, the Mazda2 almost breaks your spine over every pothole, so its horses for courses really in the ride and handling comparison.

Maybe the rear passengers would have more legroom if you didn't have the seats all the way back lol

wow that sliding sun roof is amazing!

I own one since 3 months now. And I have to say that this car is astonishing. Of course it's totally underpowered, and you can't drive sportively, but for that money, you can look at other brands you'll never get so much comfort and luxurious interior. It's a car meant to be driven smoothly, to cruise along at reasonnable speeds on long journeys. Every day that passes I love that car even more. And again, it cost me far less than a Dacia Sandero (which I wouldn't own at all)...

it is fun to drive. The windscreen alone helps a lot in the fun part.

Just bought this car 1.6 hdi 90 it's great car , got Bluetooth, air con, cruise control, very quiet on motorway, very nippy in town and does 83mpg and no road tax

I WANT THIS CAR. Too bad I live in the U.S. where we don't have the Citroen brand.

This car looks amazing! This car needs to be on the american market

having been in germany and france recently, i developed a definite taste for french cars. i wish we got these in the states. in the meantime, i'll enjoy my vw golf.

Just bought one of these, in that colour too 😀 steering is very light but I was driving a Xsara Picasso before this.

01:26 Wow, phones like that are retro now. *Crazy.*

I've learned to drive with this car (done 11 hours, will do the next 14 hours this month), I love this car, very funny to drive, comfortable, good turn, good acceleration for a city car. Hope I'll have one someday...

I've just bought the exact one in the video and same colour , I've had subarus, bmw's , jags and tbh with restrictions in place now they are just boring and fuel costly , this citreon is a breath of fresh air to drive imagine going to windermere lakes with the zenith screen up , its cheap to run and is tax free yes NO TAX to pay , its basically a good looking corsa im very happy to have peace instead of a tuned up monster that attracts police so go for it if your thinking about buying one of these they are great.

Gorgeous car

Any one else looking at car reviews but you know you can't get one ?

Got one (in black) and I LOVE it :)

Yeah, the Zenith windsccreen is great! But I mean in the dynamics of the car, to be more conected. It's a great everyday car for the cities tho.

An air-freshener in a car! That's sooOOoo french!

I’m from the US and I think that the moonroof in this is fascinating and cool. I’ve never seen a feature like that except for the new Tesla’s rear windshield that extends to the roof. Just amazing.

I want the Zenith Windscreen in my life.

I have now had my 2014 C3 Selection 1.2 vti for10 years, no problems so far and only £20 per to tax

I've recently dropped into one of these, the 90HP Diesel. Averaging almost 55mpg, which I'm happy with. The little air vent in the glove box is a good idea, if you want to chill something. Downsides on my particular model, is that there's no height adjustment on the passenger seat. And the zenith windscreen... whilst I like that, the downside is that the sun visors are attached to the retractable sun blind. So a full glass screen means no sun visors. On the subject of them, i'm surprised to see that neither of them have a vanity mirror attached. Decent little car though, even though it's a manual, it has cruise control and a speed limiter, handy for the average speed cameras.

how far Mat has come 😭😭

I have a 2011 model and have owned it for two years, a 1.6 liter diesel. I am relatively satisfied with it. But there are some annoying things about it, the heat broke in the driver's seat, as I live in Sweden you really want it in the winter, but I was shocked when I heard how much it would cost to replace it, so I haven't bothered to do it. Another thing is that I'm 191 cm tall and that's the maximum so that you don't hit the roof when you have the large windshield, the extra roof you pull, probably takes 4-5 centimeters of headroom. Another thing I don't like about the car is that there are no cup holders, not one. Then there's the fact that the steering wheel can't be adjusted in depth, it's more irritating than you think because at least for me it feels like I always want steering wheel three or four centimeters closer and if I were to change one thing about the car, it would be this. Another annoying thing is that the rearview mirror sometimes twists, they don't always fold out, but when you think you need to fix or find the reason for it, they suddenly works again. The suspension, yes it is soft, maybe a little to soft, sometimes it feels almost scary because you kind of don't feel the road beneath you.Then it cracks a little here and there, but I think it comes as standard with French cars and some rust bubbles start to appear on it. Yes those were the complaints. Now for what I like about it. The big tall windscreen, it's quite fantastic and you can really appreciate it if you're driving in a beautiful landscape or under a starry sky at night . The purchase price, at least in Sweden, these cars are among the cheapest on the used market and you get a lot of car for the money. That it works both as a city car but also if you want to make longer journeys. My diesel 1.6 (92 hp they throttled the engine from 116 to reduce consumption) draws 0.5 mixed driving if you drive carefully, if you are at 80 kh/h you can get it down below 0.4 liters, almost down to 0.3 . My car also has bluetooth, cruise control, traction control system and automatic temperature etc things that are not obvious on a budget car from 2011 but which are appreciated. It's also safe, got a very good rating in Euro ncap, I alwso haw a hooked on it (also not obvious that you can put it on such a small car), and it has a relatively large luggage space. If you find one in good condition for a reasonable price, I would definitely recommend the car.

you should say that the zenith wide screen is in option ...

Hi I'm in Zimbabwe where can I get the front shocks any links, I need help

I'm all for that windscreen, it looks superb, but what happens if you need to replace it?

Awesome

Citroen c3 2010, 1.4 exclusive 5dr petrol. 90,000 miles should I buy or not for £2250 ?

There are times I think Mat (as much as I normally respect him) is unfair. There are some cars that are NOT designed to be, or are trying to be a sports car. I did like this car until he pointed out the rear seats aren't so great.

this car is amazinggg !!! but will it last for years ?

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My car

why don't we get this in the USA?

You ever said my other email name must be dark

Imagine if you had to replace that windscreen out of pocket.

Hey, was acc thinking of buying this car then i seen this comment, you couldnt tell me why you said that... it would be a big help :-D

nothing happens really, you just have to pay a whole lot for it. they have a separate insurance for the windscreen.

Did you see the Nokia phone

Of which engine do you speak? C3`s most powerful petrol engine is 1.6 VTi (120 BHP) or if you want a diesel one it`s 1.6 Hdi (112 BHP). 1st try these and if these 2 aren`t powerfull enough for you try the DS3 and you`ll love it. :)

I never will understand the term windscreen. A screen is something found on windows and storm doors that allow breezes to flow through. To me it is a device to shield you from the wind, so to me it is a windshield.

nice one

O melhor carro já testado!!!

Wow looks really modern for 2010

I have just tried this car today..when I pumped the seat up to the highest position (Im small) my forhead hit the sunvisor 😄😄😄 ok I could move the roof back so I wouldn't hit my head but than as he says I need to wear sunglasses all the time if I don't want the bright sun in my eyes..😕😕

Perhaps someone can give me a bit of an advise. I have a Citroen Saxo Sx 1.4i '97, which I love, but I'm about to change it before it loses all it's value. They're offering me a C3, and I liked it, but I'm not quite sure about it. I'd like a car that has a nice response, because I tend to drive fast, to overtake cars every time I can, to start like if I was at the F1 competition when I'm first at the traffic light... Not that I am a violent or a careless or an incautious driver, but I like a bit of "action" and really can't stand turtles in the way... so would the C3 cope with these driving needs? Thanks in advance. Cheers.

the DS3 is a cooler car

Just hope no brick or anything else will drop on it...

Buy a DS3 then and you`ll know what I mean. + Matt has tested it aswell.

I was watchin a tiktok vid Bout a guy finding out that feature of his c3

Oh Matt on car buyer 8 years ago

Bad Points: Not really much fun to drive. Not as roomy as a VW Polo. Rear seats don’t go flat. Rextro: Rextro shocked at fact rear seat don’t lie flat. Trowzer: You’re just being stupid, Rextro. #respectVW

they get a lot of shit....but i love french cars....they have more character then german cars and have better build quality then japanese....well most japanese

He forgot to mention the major con of this car, it doesn't have cupholders. Not available, even the ninethies Corolla's did have that!

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Very nice! I just wish it would be more fun to drive!

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Il faut bien l’avouer, la C3 1.4i 75 ch. n’aime vraiment pas la route, avec des performances trop justes et un niveau sonore qui devient trop vite élevé. A finition équivalente, la plus plaisante VTi 95 ch ne coûte que 600 € de plus. A méditer... (French) Citroën C3 1.4i Confort, 75 ch., 15 650 €

it has no cup holders...

@newmabreu96 hahaah you tell 'im!

Why do u alwayz test drive french cars , and slag it off. I own a megane, had the car from new 2005 1.6 petrol , and still goin strong today.

No. My instructor has this car as a courtesy to replace his fiesta for a week and we both came to an agreement that the car was not very good to learn in. Hope this helps your decision.

LE JET FIGHTER :)

all that shit with the panoramic roof and everything + citroen = a banging soundtrack of rattles!

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just bought this car but it consumes so much fuel

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legaaaallllllllllllllllllll de mais eu pidi pramin preto com teto solar

não, só podias ser do brasil...

What gets me about this guys reviews, he always starts off showing the seat and steering wheel adjusts. Pretty pointless all modern cars have these adjustments. It's commonplace.

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Why!!!

Looks French, drives French, smells French. How French is that, and its art-deco inside. And the 1.4HDI returns 80MPG on the motorway, very French,

Your pants are to long

I enjoy microwaving my belly button lint

This Barbi car mr.bell and the Gena cash gospel show is beating people up here so becareful it's a game show

all the reviews are the same concept and its boring, and his jokes are rubbish

The engine is gutless and coarse. After driving it for 30 mins, no amount of zenith moonroof or fancy dashboard made a difference.

my mazda2 2010 is bether in all specs😉

Very dangerous design flaw! So a car at some point will have either battery or alternator issues! Sad truth of motoring. Well if there’s a tiny drop in battery/alternator output the VERY 1st thing to fail is the POWER STEERING!!! On a cold morning starting up,headlights , front and rear window defrost can also drain and cause steering failure! The full electronic steering motor has its own ecu that can be reset with 3x ignition key on off on off on off then on and start should get power steering back but it doesn’t help if it fails while going around a sweeping bend in busy high street at 15-30 mph as it feels momentarily like steering has locked! Just make sure your battery, alternator are fully working and get fault codes to see if steering has failed prior.