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Citroen C3 Hatchback 1.2 PureTech 110 Flair 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1199
Trim	Flair
Price	£18,655
Engine Power - BHP	109
Acceleration	10.5
Top Speed	123 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	125
Length	3996 mm
Width	1749 mm
Height	1474 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	300 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1090 kg

Driver Convenience

Coffee Break Alert
Cruise control + speed limiter
Exterior temperature display
Instrument cluster with white LCD and analogue gauges
Multi function trip computer
Rear parking sensors
Variable assistance power steering

Entertainment

USB connection

Exterior Features

3D rear light signature
Automatic activation of hazard warning lights
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Chrome decoration on front face, under chevrons and around daytime running lights
Citroen illuminated signature in LED headlights and LED daytime running lights
Electric folding and heated door mirrors
Electric front windows with one touch/anti-pinch
Fog lights integrated into front bumper
Gloss black finish B pillar
LED Headlights
Manual rear windows
Rear windscreen wiper with intermittent mode linked to vehicle speed and automatic activation when reverse gear selected
Roof colour rear view mirror caps
Standard day night switchable interior rear view mirror
Tinted side windows

Interior Features

1/3 to 2/3 split folding rear seat
12V socket
Automatic air conditioning
Driver and passenger's sun visor with courtesy mirror
Driver's seat height adjustment
Fixing boot light
Front lighting panel with map reading lights
Front seats adjustable with forward back slide and adjustable backrest
Height adjustable front head restraints
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
ISOFIX mounting on outer rear seats with top tether and labels indicating fixing points
Parcel shelf
Seatbelt unfastened on the move audible and visual alert for front and rear seats
Soft touch gear lever with leather effect gaiter and overstitching
Storage space under touchscreen with rubber mat
Three rear seats with head restraints
Upholstered armrest in front and rear doors

Packs

Safety pack 1 - C3
Visibility pack with automatic lights - C3

Passive Safety

ABS, REF, AFU
Driver and front passenger seatbelts with pyrotechnic pretensioners and force limiters
Driver's airbag
Electric child locks
ESP with anti skid system
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Front side airbags + front/rear curtain airbags
Hill start assist
Manual parking brake with chrome finish button
Mono-tone horn
Three rear three point seatbelts with outer seats have pretensioners and force limiters
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Anti theft alarm
Automatic door and boot locking when moving off with automatic unlocking in case of impact
Central locking with locked indicator and interior one touch lock button
Immobiliser
Remote control central locking with two plip keys

Trim

Gloss black dashboard finish with grey surround

Wheels

16" Hellix diamond black alloy wheels

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.353
HC	0.025
Noise Level dB(A)	66
NOx	0.024
Particles	0.0003
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	133
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	120
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	143
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	126
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	115
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	105
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	155
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	144
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	126
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	116

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	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	48.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	44.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	50.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	55.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	60.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	41.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	44.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	50.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	54.9

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	21A
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	16000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.5
Engine Power - BHP	109
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	205
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	123 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/55 R16
Tyre Size Rear	205/55 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	HELIX
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1474 mm
Length	3996 mm
Wheelbase	2539 mm
Width	1749 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2007 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45
Gross Vehicle Weight	1570 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	992 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	300 l
Max. Loading Weight	480 kg
Max. Roof Load	70
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	450
Minimum Kerbweight	1090 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.9 m

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