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Citroen C3 Aircross Hatchback 1.2 PureTech 130 Shine 5dr EAT6

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1199
Trim	Shine
Price	£23,440
Engine Power - BHP	131
Acceleration	9.2
Top Speed	121 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	47.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	144
Length	4155 mm
Width	1765 mm
Height	1637 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	410 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1235 kg

Driver Convenience

9" Touchscreen display
Citroen connect box emergency and assistance system
Citroen Connect Nav with 3D navigation
Coffee Break Alert
Cruise control with speed limiter
Driver instrument cluster including trip computer and rev counter with white text LCD display and white needles and chrome decor
eCall emergency call system
Engine start button
Lane departure warning system
Mirror screen with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Outside temperature sensor
Rear parking sensors
Tailgate
Traffic signs and speed limit recognition and recommendation
Variable assistance power steering
Voice recognition for radio, navigation and telephone features

Entertainment

Bluetooth hands free and media streaming with USB socket
Citroen connected DAB radio with 6 speakers
Steering wheel mounted controls for stereo and telephone

Exterior Features

3D effect LED rear lights
Automatic Eco LED headlights
Automatic lights and windscreen wipers
Black roof bars
Body colour painted door handles
Chrome chevrons front grille
Electric front windows + one touch + anti-pinch
Electric rear windows with one touch/anti-pinch
Electrically adjustable door mirrors
Electrically folding door mirrors
Fog lights integrated into front bumper
Front and rear body coloured bumpers
Heated door mirrors
Heated rear window
Integrated roof spoiler
LED daytime running lights
LED third brake light
Painted door mirrors to match colour pack
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Roof aerial
Tinted rear windows and rear quarterpanel glass
Variable front intermittent wipers

Interior Features

12v socket in front
2 rear isofix mounting points (outside seats) with top tether
60/40 split folding rear seat
Automatic air conditioning
Boot light
Centre console with open storage
Driver and front passenger cup holders
Driver and passenger sunvisor with courtesy mirror
Flex load/Pull out boot floor
Front and rear courtesy reading lights
Front and rear door storage
Front head restraints
Gloss black air vent surrounds and steering wheel insert
Glovebox with closable lid
Height adjustable driver's seat
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
Manual handbrake with chrome insert
Passenger compartment headlight adjustment
Row 2 - Three seats with individually adjustable head rests
Satin chrome interior door handles
Single front passenger seat

Passive Safety

3 point, height adjustable, pre tensioned front seatbelts
ABS with Electronic brakeforce distribution and Emergency braking assistance
Automatic illumination of hazard warning lights
Curtain airbags
Driver airbag
Drivers/passengers and rear seats unfastened seat belt warning
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
Front lateral airbags
Front passenger airbag
Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
Hill start assist function
Mono-tone horn
Rear door child safety locks
Three 3 point rear seatbelts
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

Automatic door and boot locking with automatic unlocking in case of impact
Automatic locking of the vehicle (after 30 seconds if door or boot unopened)
Immobiliser
Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm
Remote central locking + deadlocks
Vehicle locater function (headlights illuminate when button on key pressed)

Wheels

16" X Cross diamond cut alloy wheels

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	144
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	156
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	144

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1199
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	75
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90.5
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	47.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	48.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	46.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	38.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	48.3
WLTP - MPG - High	55.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	47.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	57.2
WLTP - MPG - Low	35.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	35
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	48
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	42.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	48.7

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	14E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	85
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	82
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	64
NCAP Safety Assist %	60
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	2
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	9.2
Engine Power - BHP	131
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	230
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	121 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/60 R16
Tyre Size Rear	205/60 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	X-CROSS
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1637 mm
Length	4155 mm
Wheelbase	2604 mm
Width	1765 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1976 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45
Gross Vehicle Weight	1835 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1289 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	410 l
Max. Loading Weight	600 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	840
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	600
Minimum Kerbweight	1235 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.8 m

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