Citroen C3 2016
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This generation of Citroen C3 has been produced from January, 2016 to December, 2020. We can provide information about 8 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This Citroen is available with three petrol engines with displacement 1.2 litres and power of from 68 to 110 horsepower un three diesel engines with displacement from 1.5 to 1.6 litres and power of from 75 to 102 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (7 versions), as well as automatic (1 version) gearbox.
Citroen C3 2016 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 4.6 to 4.9 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 3.2 to 3.7 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Citroen C3 2016 petrol engine version is Citroen C3 1.2, consuming 4.6 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Citroen C3 2016 diesel - Citroen C3 1.5 BlueHDi for 100 kilometers consumes 3.2 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Citroen C3 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 30 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +33% for petrol engines and +26% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Citroen C3 modification.
Citroen C3 2016 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 103 to 110 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 83 to 95 grams per kilometer. From Citroen C3 with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Citroen C3 1.2 which produces an average of 103 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Citroen C3 diesels least CO2 distributes Citroen C3 1.6 BlueHDi - 83 grams per km.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 10.4 seconds has Citroen C3 1.2 version, conversely the tardiest one is Citroen C3 1.2 reaching this speed only in 15.9 seconds. The maximum top speed is 188 km/h for the 1.2 petrol 3-cylinder 110 hp version (Citroen C3 1.2) and 3 other versions.
Lenght of Citroen C3 is 400 cm, it is small car. For comparison - Citroen C3 is about 2 cm longer than Volkswagen Polo hatchback, but 30 cm shorter than Honda Civic hatchback. Citroen C3 gross weight is from 1510 to 1675 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Citroen C3 trunk space is 300 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 922 litres.
This Citroen is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 11 500 €. Below you will find more detailed information about Citroen C3 prices and costs.
Citroen C3 modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Citroen C3 2016 1.2
Sep 2016 — Dec 2018 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.2 Petrol | 68 HP | 4.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen C3 2016 1.2
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.2 Petrol | 82 HP | 4.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen C3 2016 1.2
Sep 2016 — Dec 2018 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.4 seconds |
1.2 Petrol | 110 HP | 4.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen C3 2016 1.2
Sep 2016 — Dec 2020 Most powerfull petrol version (110 HP) |
1.2 Petrol | 110 HP | 4.9 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Citroen C3 2016 1.2 PureTech Jan 2016 — Dec 2018 | 1.2 LPG | 82 HP | 6.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen C3 2018 1.5 BlueHDi
Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 Most powerfull diesel version (102 HP) |
1.5 Diesel | 102 HP | 3.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen C3 2016 1.6 BlueHDi
Sep 2016 — Dec 2018 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.6 Diesel | 75 HP | 3.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen C3 2016 1.6 BlueHDi Jan 2016 — Dec 2018 | 1.6 Diesel | 100 HP | 3.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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 88 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 83 from 100, for pedestrian protection Citroen C3 got 59 points from 100.
Citroen C3 safety equipment has been rated as average - 58 percents from 100.
Citroen C3 prices
Citroen C3 2016 - 2020 hatchback price in Latvia is from 5000 € to 23500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Citroen C3 price is below average - Citroen C3 is approximately for 19 percents cheaper then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2016 - 2020 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.
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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Citroen C3 2021 price | 12 000 € | 16 000 € | 19 000 € | |
Citroen C3 2020 price | 8500 € | 10 000 € | 13 000 € | |
Citroen C3 2019 price | 8500 € | 10 000 € | 11 500 € | |
Citroen C3 2018 price | 7500 € | 9000 € | 10 500 € | |
Citroen C3 2017 price | 5000 € | 6500 € | 7500 € | |
Citroen C3 2016 price | 5500 € | 6500 € | 7000 € |
Citroen C3 total costs of ownership
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Citroen C3 reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Citroen C3 reliability is below average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2022 defects were detected in an average of 7.5 percent of Citroen C3 of this generation (on average 4 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 6.4%.
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Citroen C3 2016 features (options)
Percentage of Citroen C3 with corresponding feature (option)
71% Metallic paint
69% Climate control
68% Conditioning
61% Rain sensor
56% Distance control
13%
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Citroen C3 reviews
Total 8 Citroen C3 owner reviews
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Purchase year: | 2013 new car) | Owned for | 10`000 kilometers (4 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 550 € (~ 137 € per year) |
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Comfort