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Citroen C3 Hatchback 1.5 BlueHDi Shine 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1499
Trim	Shine
Price	£19,215
Engine Power - BHP	102
Acceleration	10.4
Top Speed	117 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	62.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	112
Length	3996 mm
Width	1829 mm
Height	1474 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	300 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1090 kg

Driver Convenience

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

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Diesel particulate filter

Entertainment

USB connection

Exterior Features

3D rear light signature
Auto headlights
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
Fog lights integrated into front bumper
Front sequential electric windows with one-touch open/close and anti-pinch system
LED Headlights
Matt black finish B pillar
Rear sequential electric windows with one-touch open/close and anti-pinch system
Rear side wing doors
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
Third brake light
Tinted side windows

Interior Features

1/3 to 2/3 split folding rear seat
12V socket
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Automatic air conditioning
Boot light
Driver and passenger's sun visor with courtesy mirror
Driver's seat height adjustment
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
Mica cloth upholstery
Parcel shelf
Seatbelt unfastened on the move audible and visual alert for front and rear seats
Single front passenger seat
Soft touch gear lever with leather effect gaiter and overstitching
Steering wheel with satin chrome elements and audio/telephone controls
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 with Electronic brakeforce distribution and Emergency braking assistance
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
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Front side airbags + front/rear curtain airbags
Hill start assist
Manual parking brake with chrome finish button
Mono-tone horn
Outer rear seats with pretensioners and force limiters
Three rear 3-point seatbelts
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

Wheels

16" Hellix grey diamond cut alloy wheels
Tyre puncture repair kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.089
HC+NOx	0.066
Noise Level dB(A)	68
NOx	0.459
Particles	0.0007
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	112
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	112
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	147
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	123
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	116
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	95
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	147
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	124
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	127
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	104

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1499
Compression Ratio	16.4:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	75
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	84.8
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	62.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	59.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	70.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	53.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	64.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	66.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	81.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	55.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	61.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	62.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	75.7

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	22A
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)	10.4
Engine Power - BHP	102
Engine Power - RPM	3500
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	117 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	HELLIX
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1474 mm
Length	3996 mm
Wheelbase	2539 mm
Width	1829 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2007 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	42
Gross Vehicle Weight	1645 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	992 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	300 l
Max. Loading Weight	555 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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