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C3 Hatchback

Citroën C3 1.2 PureTech Shine Plus 5dr Review

Category: Small car

Section: Version review

Fuel type:
petrol
Gearbox:
manual
Doors:
5 doors
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RRP £17,955What Car? Target Price£15,750
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Review

The model

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With its funky looks inside and out, the Citroën C3 does a great job of turning heads. It’s also surprisingly well equipped. However, it's poor to drive and not very practical, so any number of rivals are more recommendable on an objective level.

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The trim

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This has the plushest interior available on a C3, plus standard fit sat-nav, bigger 17in alloy wheels, a reversing camera and some extra safety features such as automatic emergency braking.

The engine

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Going for this engine does save you money, but it feels underpowered; you often need to use full power just to keep up with traffic.

Key information

Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH12.5 seconds
Fuel TypePetrol
GearboxMANUAL
MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure

54.3

Boot CapacityHow much space is there?

300

litres

EmissionsOfficial emissions rating

123

g/km

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