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Are Citroen C3 cars reliable?

Are Citroen C3 cars reliable?

Is a used Citroën C3 hatchback reliable? On the whole the second generation C3 is proving to be a pretty reliable car, and the French car maker finished 13th out of 24 manufacturers in the 2016 JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study.

Is Citroen C3 2006 a good car?

The car itself is pleasant to drive and is pretty quiet for a small diesel. Fuel economy is excellent; I get about 5.3 litres per 100km and generally get around 750km on a full tank….General Comments:

Model year 2006
Most recent distance 146000 kilometres
Previous car Honda Civic

Is Citroen C3 2007 a good car?

2007 Citroen C3 Exclusive purchased this car for my wife, has been a great car, very fuel efficient, comfortable to drive and feels very safe. I actually really enjoy driving the car, easily cruises at 110km/hr down the freeway and does not float or sway like other smaller cars.

Is Citroen C3 2002 a good car?

It’s comfortable and easy to drive, especially in town, but it’s far from enjoyable and lacks the refinement and polish of competitors. That said it does represent good value for money as a used buy. The diesel engines are particularly good too and return excellent economy making the Citroen cheap to run.

Does the Citroen C3 have a Cambelt?

All engines have a timing belt, but the replacement interval varies depending on model and build year; timings vary between eight and 10 years along with 80,000 and 120,000 miles.

Does a Citroen C3 have a catalytic converter?

Catalytic Converter CitroËn C3 The exhaust catalyst or catalytic converter minimizes pollution and reduces the exhaust fumes emitted by your C3. Its lifespan is approximately 80,000 miles. This average lifespan may be reduced in the case of engine malfunction.

Is Citroen C3 2005 a good car?

Citroens normally give a soft, comfortable ride, but the C3 is an exception. Revisions at the end of 2005 made it more absorbent, but you’ll notice bumps too often on earlier cars. Still, it goes round corners competently, although keen drivers will prefer a car with more grip, more steering feel and less body roll.

Is Citroen C3 2009 a good car?

The new Citroen C3 is a pleasant surprise. Improved agility without too much degradation in ride quality; a diesel that cries out for a sixth gear; a better looking design and a dramatic step forward in interior quality, even if rear-seat room is a tad challenging.

When should a timing belt be changed on a Citroen C3?

Best advice it to change the timing belt at the citroen specified schedule as inspection can be difficult and unreliable. For a C3 petrol 1.4 used under ‘normal’ driving conditions, the interval is every 80 000 miles. Under ‘severe’ driving conditions, that interval drops to every 48 000 miles.

Is the Citroen C3 hatchback up to date?

It’s too early for us to have sufficient reliability data on the C3 to point out any common problems, but with cars this new, it’s important to make sure the service schedule is up to date so that the warranty hasn’t been invalidated.

How is the interior of a Citroen C3?

Sit inside the Citroën C3 and it doesn’t feel as robust as the Seat Ibiza, let alone the VW Polo – the switches simply aren’t as well damped and the surfaces are somewhat cheaper-feeling. However, the look of the interior is at least very distinctive, neat touches such as faux-leather door pulls lift the ambience.

Is the Citroen C3 the worst car ever?

The Citroen C3 (2019) is possibly the worst car I’ve ever driven but before I get into the multitude of negatives, let’s start with the positives – it does look cool, space and headroom in the front seats is good, and boot space is adequate for a car of this pricepoint.

Is the Citroen C3 A croque monsieur car?

While some might be happy with cheese on toast, others will only accept croque monsieur. You can look at the Citroën C3 in a similar way – it follows essentially the same recipe as other small cars, but its presentation makes it a little more interesting.