Citroen C3 2005

This generation of Citroen C3 has been produced from January, 2005 to January, 2010. We can provide information about 15 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Citroen is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 1.1 to 1.6 litres and power of from 61 to 110 horsepower un three diesel engines with displacement from 1.4 to 1.6 litres and power of from 68 to 109 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (10 versions), as well as automatic (5 versions) gearbox.

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Citroen C3 2005 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 6 to 7.2 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 4.4 to 6.1 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Citroen C3 2005 petrol engine version is Citroen C3 1.1, consuming 6 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Citroen C3 2005 diesel - Citroen C3 1.4 HDi for 100 kilometers consumes 4.4 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Citroen C3 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 12 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +18% for petrol engines and +5% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Citroen C3 modification.

Citroen C3 2005 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 143 to 148 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 115 to 146 grams per kilometer. From Citroen C3 with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Citroen C3 1.1 which produces an average of 143 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Citroen C3 diesels least CO2 distributes Citroen C3 1.4 HDi - 115 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 10.5 seconds has Citroen C3 1.6 HDi version, conversely the tardiest one is Citroen C3 1.1 reaching this speed only in 15.9 seconds. The maximum top speed is 190 km/h for the 1.6 diesel 4-cylinder 109 hp version (Citroen C3 1.6 HDi) and the 1.6 petrol 4-cylinder 110 hp version (Citroen C3 1.6 16V).

Lenght of Citroen C3 is 385 cm, it is small car. Citroen C3 gross weight is from 1483 to 1601 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Citroen C3 trunk space is 305 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1150 litres.

This Citroen is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 1600 €. According to user reviews, average Citroen C3 repair costs are 60 € per year. Users calculated Citroen C3 2005 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1900 € cost per year and 0.23 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 50%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 29% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Citroen C3 for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Citroen C3 prices and costs.

In user reviews Citroen C3 received average grade 6.5 (from 10) which is relatively low, considering average rate 7.9 for similar aged cars. Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 75% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

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Citroen C3 safety

During safety testing Citroen C3 has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Citroen C3 is evaluated with very good rate 83 from 100, children safety: good mark - 74 from 100, for pedestrian protection Citroen C3 got 33 points from 100.
Citroen C3 safety equipment has been rated as low - 40 percents from 100.

Citroen C3 prices

Citroen C3 2005 - 2010 hatchback price in Latvia is from 300 € to 2800 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Citroen C3 price is more below average - Citroen C3 is approximately for 23 percents cheaper then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2005 - 2010 prices). The reason of Citroen C3 low price could be its poor quality (see below) so we recommend particularly examine the car before purchase and do not choose it only by price.