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Brand New 24 Citroën C3 1.2 PureTech Plus 5dr

£1134 Initial rental
£189 Per month + VAT

Featured specification

Standard specification

Driver Convenience

Coffee Break AlertCruise control + speed limiter
eCall emergency call systemExterior temperature display
Instrument cluster with white LCD and analogue gaugesLane departure warning system
Multi function trip computerRear parking sensors
Reversing cameraVariable assistance power steering

Entertainment

USB connection 

Exterior Features

3D rear light signatureAirbump on side door panel
Automatic activation of hazard warning lightsBody colour bumpers
Body colour door handlesChrome decoration on front face, under chevrons and around daytime running lights
Citroen illuminated signature in LED headlights and LED daytime running lightsDark tinted tailgate and rear side windows
Electrically adjustable door mirrorsElectrically folding door mirrors
Fog lights integrated into front bumperFront sequential electric windows with one-touch open/close and anti-pinch system
Heated door mirrorsLED Headlights
LED third brake lightMatt black finish B pillar
Rain sensorRear sequential electric windows with one-touch open/close and anti-pinch system
Rear side wing doorsRear windscreen wiper with intermittent mode linked to vehicle speed and automatic activation when reverse gear selected
Standard day night switchable interior rear view mirror 

Interior Features

1/3 to 2/3 split folding rear seat12V socket
Automatic air conditioningBoot light
Cloth upholsteryDriver and passenger's sun visor with courtesy mirror
Driver's seat height adjustmentFront lighting panel with map reading lights
Front seats adjustable with forward back slide and adjustable backrestHeight adjustable front head restraints
Height/reach adjust steering wheelISOFIX mounting on outer rear seats with top tether and labels indicating fixing points
Parcel shelfRow 2 - Three seats with individually adjustable head rests
Seatbelt unfastened on the move audible and visual alert for front and rear seatsSingle front passenger seat
Soft touch gear lever with leather effect gaiter and overstitchingStandard ambience
Steering wheel with satin chrome elements and audio/telephone controlsThree rear headrests
Upholstered armrest in front and rear doors 

Packs

Safety pack 1 - C3Visibility pack with automatic lights - C3

Passive Safety

ABS with Electronic brakeforce distribution and Emergency braking assistanceDriver and front passenger seatbelts with pyrotechnic pretensioners and force limiters
Driver's airbagElectric child locks
ESP with anti skid systemFront passenger airbag
Front passenger airbag deactivationFront side airbags + front/rear curtain airbags
Hill start assistManual parking brake with chrome finish button
Mono-tone hornOuter rear seats with pretensioners and force limiters
Three rear 3-point seatbeltsTyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Anti theft alarmAutomatic door and boot locking with automatic unlocking in case of impact
Central locking with locked indicator and interior one touch lock buttonImmobiliser
Remote control central locking with two plip keys 

Trim

Gloss black dashboard finish with grey surround 

Wheels

16" Matrix bi-tone alloy wheels
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro EmissionsEURO 6WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb124
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH132WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL123

Engine and Drive Train

CamshaftDOHCCatalytic ConvertorTrue
CC1199Compression Ratio11:1
Cylinder LayoutIN-LINECylinders3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)75Cylinders - Stroke (mm)90.5
Engine LayoutFRONT TRANSVERSEFuel DeliveryMULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Gears5 SPEEDNumber of Valves12
TransmissionMANUAL 

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH5.9WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL5.3
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH6.5WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL5.8
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH5.2WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL4.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH6.6WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEH5.5WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEL4.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH47.7WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL53.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH43.2WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL48.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH54.3WLTP - MPG - High - TEL60.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH42.9WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL46.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH51.4WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL57.4

General

Badge Engine CC1.2Badge Power83
Coin DescriptionPure TechCoin SeriesPlus 83
Generation Mark3Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0716E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years12Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %88NCAP Child Occupant Protection %83
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 094NCAP Pedestrian Protection %59
NCAP Safety Assist %58Service Interval Frequency - Months12
Service Interval Mileage16000Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3Vehicle Homologation ClassM1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)12.5Engine Power - BHP83
Engine Power - KW61Engine Power - PSTrue
Engine Power - RPM5750Engine Torque - LBS.FT87
Engine Torque - MKG12Engine Torque - NM118
Engine Torque - RPM2750Top Speed103

Test Cycles

Emissions Test CycleWLTPRDE Certification LevelRDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?TrueTyre Size Front205/55 R16
Tyre Size Rear205/55 R16Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel StyleMATRIXWheel Type16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1474Length3996
Wheelbase2539Width1829
Width (including mirrors)2007 

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)45Gross Vehicle Weight1540
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)992Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)300
Max. Loading Weight560Max. Roof Load70
Max. Towing Weight - Braked450Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked450
Minimum Kerbweight980No. of Seats5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb10.9
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

Citroen C3

Citroën's third generation C3 supermini strikes a chord with June Neary

Will It Suit Me?

Citroen's supermini, the C3, is a mass of appealing contradictions. It's compact, yet practical and roomy. It's affordable, yet feels of high quality. It's refined on longer journeys, yet well-suited to the town. Other small cars may be more engaging to drive but in its latest more characterful MK3 model form, you could well find this one to be more engaging to own.

Practicalities

Every modern car ought to have a unique selling point but sadly so few of them do. This one looks and feels different, with features like what Citroen calls 'Airbump' side panels - black plastic strips with air-filled bumps that look individual and create a scratch-proof surface to guard the bodywork from minor scratches and dents. These are supposed to shield the side of the car from supermarket trolley scrapes. It looks good at the front, where there's the distinctive two-tier front light signature we first saw on the current C4 Picasso. Double chrome strips extend from the double-chevron badge and go all the way across to slick LED daytime running lights. In profile, the black windscreen pillars and floating roof aim to accentuate the more dynamic shape. There's a deliberately high bonnet line, short overhangs, 3D rear lights and wheelarches fitted with extensions for a crossover-style look. Inside, Citroen says that it's drawn inspiration from travel and home interior design to create an interior that aims to feel like an extension of the driver's home. I'm not sure about that. My home looks nothing like his. Still, the perception of space is heightened by the horizontal dashboard, which runs across the whole width of the vehicle. The design of the interior trim and the shape of the chrome-finished air vents also combine to enhance the perception of width. Customers get a choice of cabin finishes and you can also have a panoramic sunroof that fills the cabin with natural light. Out back, there's a decently-sized 300-litre boot

Behind the Wheel

Small French cars used to ride beautifully, grip tenaciously and flow from corner to corner with relaxed, unflustered motion. As this one does. It may come as news to some motoring journalists but most supermini buyers don't routinely want to throw their cars about as if they were on stage from the RAC Rally. What most of them would prefer is a car that rolls the red carpet over the average appallingly surfaced British road. As this one does. The trick, which Citroen hasn't always mastered, is to offer this without inducing the kind of bodyroll and handling woollyness that removes any element of enjoyment from the driving experience altogether. In this respect, this impressively refined C3 is a step forward from its predecessor: a Fiesta rolls less and will still offer more fun, but this is the car I'd prefer to live with day-in, day-out, though on longer trips, the seats could do with a little more support. On the open road, you might also wish the power steering had a bit more feel, but it comes into its own around town, where you appreciate the light gearbox and clutch as much as the tight turning circle that will help owners out of many a tight spot, as will a good field of vision around the car helped by the low window line. And on the engine front? First up at the bottom of the range is a 1.0-litre 68bhp unit that needs to be revved quite hard if you're to get anywhere near the quoted performance figures. Much better is the 1.2-litre version of this unit which offers either 82 or 110bhp and delivers the same distinctive three cylinder thrum but accompanies it with pokier performance. It also gives you the option of the brand's ETG semi-automatic gearbox. As for the BlueHDi diesel options, well there are two main ones. Most potential buyers will be looking at the 75bhp variant but a 100bhp version of this frugal unit is also offered.

Value For Money

List pricing suggests that you'll be paying in the £11,000 to £17,000 bracket for your C3. That's par for the course amongst superminis, but of course Citroen dealers are well renowned for their readiness to sharpen their pencils. There's a choice of three trim levels - 'Touch', 'Feel' and 'Flair'. Potential buyers will need to make sure that they leave some budget aside for personalisation. There's a choice of four cabin finishes - Citroen calls them 'moods' - plus there are some really clever optional touches. Of these, my favourite is the 'ConnectedCAM Citroen' system. Here, you get a forward-facing two-megapixel, GPS-enabled camera mounted in the rear-view mirror. It's there for two reasons; sensibility and fun. The 'sense' bit lies in its capability to record any traffic incidents or accidents, since it activates in an impact and stores the preceding 30 seconds and following 60 seconds. However, there's a fun purpose too, given that the driver can also click a button to safely take exterior photos or videos of the view through the windscreen and then share this content through social networks. I also like the Citroen Connect Nav system that comes with a 7-inch touchscreen and ties into connected services like TomTom traffic. This display also incorporates Mirror Screen technology which enables owners to you Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems to link in their smartphones and use selected apps on the move.

Could I Live With One?

As superminis go, the C3 isn't an orthodox one. In time honoured Citroen fashion, it's just that little bit different, with smart, slightly quirky looks and those curious 'air bump' side panels. Instead of adopting the 'little big car' approach favoured by many rivals and ending up feeling like a scaled down family hatchback, the C3 manages the same thing in a cleverer, more compact package by simply making better use of the space it has to offer. Citroen's MPV expertise doubtless helps here. What it lacks in driving dynamism, it makes up for in quality, refinement and a cosseting ride. Indeed, I can think of few sensibly-sized small cars better suited to urban motoring than this one. Overall then, the C3 is an often-overlooked but strong contender in the supermini marketplace. Best of all perhaps, it's a car that's distinctively Citroen.

Performance
60%
Handling
70%
Comfort
80%
Space
70%
Styling
70%
Build
60%
Value
70%
Equipment
80%
Economy
70%
Depreciation
60%
Insurance
70%

* Depending on the age of the vehicle, MPG and CO2 may be quoted using either NEDC or WLTP testing standards.  Find out more

Figures are provided for comparison purposes. Fuel consumption under real world driving conditions and the CO2 produced will depend upon a number of factors, including any accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions and vehicle load.

Representative contract hire

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35 monthly payments of£189
Initial rental£1134
Contract mileage24,000
Term (months)36

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