Citroën C3 I
The Citroën C3 I (2002–2009): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 25 versions in the United Kingdom.
Model codes: FC, FN
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,850–3,860 mm RDW | 3,850–3,934 mm |
| Width | 1,670 mm RDW | 1,670–1,700 mm |
| Height | 1,510–1,530 mm RDW | 1,490 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,460 mm RDW | 2,460 mm |
| Front track | 1,415–1,439 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,405–1,440 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 953–1,072 kg RDW | 953–1,050 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,053–1,172 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,463–1,568 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 926–1,176 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 526–580 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 153–190 km/h RDW | – |
| Torque | 93–212 Nm ASTRA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 185/60R15, 195/50R16, 175/65R14
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 63.0% (62.7–63.3) | 69.2% | 112,915 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 45.4% | 41.6% |
| Lights and electrics | 42.1% | 28.8% |
| Tyres | 38.3% | 31.2% |
| Brakes | 35.4% | 36.4% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 25.7% | 18.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 22.1% | 17.1% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 25 versions of the Citroën C3 I
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United Kingdom 25 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–20101.1i | 1.1 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 140–143 g/km |
| 2006–20091.4i · 1.4i 8v | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 145 g/km |
| 2006–20091.4i 16v Stop and Start | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 135 g/km |
| 2009Pluriel 1.4i 8v | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 160 g/km |
| 2008–20091.4i 16v 90hp | 1.4 L | 67 kW (91 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 148 g/km |
| 2006–20091.4HDi · 1.4HDi 8v | 1.4 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 115 g/km |
| 2006–2009Pluriel 1.4HDi · Pluriel 1.4HDi 8v | 1.4 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 125 g/km |
| 2006–20091.6HDi 16v VTR | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 120 g/km |
| 2008–20091.6HDi 16v 92hp | 1.6 L | 69 kW (93 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 115 g/km |
| 2006–20091.6i 16v | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2006–20091.6i 16v SensoDrive | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 148 g/km |
| 2006–2009Pluriel 1.6 16v · Pluriel 1.6i 16v | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 160 g/km |
| 2006–20091.6i 16v | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.0–7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 165–172 g/km |
| 2006–2008Pluriel 1.4i | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 163 g/km |
| 2006–20071.6HDi 16v | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 118 g/km |
| 20061.4i SensoDrive | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
| 20061.4HDi SensoDrive | 1.4 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 113 g/km |
| 2003–2004C3 1.1i | 1.1 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
| 2002–2004C3 1.4i | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 148 g/km |
| 2002–2004C3 1.4i | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 6.8–7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 161–170 g/km |
| 2002–2004C3 1.4 HDi | 1.4 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.2 L/100 km NEDC | 110 g/km |
| 2003–2004C3 1.4 HDi 16v | 1.4 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 112 g/km |
| 2004C3 1.4 HDi L | 1.4 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 115 g/km |
| 2002–2004C3 1.6i 16v | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2003–2004C3 1.6i 16v SensoDrive | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 148 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.