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Citroen C3 Hatchback 1.5 BlueHDi Shine Plus 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1499
Trim	Shine Plus
Price	£22,965
Engine Power - BHP	102
Acceleration	10.4
Top Speed	117 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	119
Length	3996 mm
Width	1829 mm
Height	1474 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	300 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1090 kg

Driver Convenience

Citroen connected nav with DAB, 6 speakers, 7" captive touch screen, mirror screen includes apple carplay/android auto and bluetooth
Coffee Break Alert
Cruise control + speed limiter
eCall emergency call system
Exterior temperature display
Lane departure warning system
Multi function trip computer
Rear parking sensors
Reversing camera
Satin chrome surround instrument cluster with white LCD and analogue gauges
Variable assistance power steering

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Diesel particulate filter

Entertainment

USB connection

Exterior Features

3D rear light signature
Airbump on side door panel
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
Dark tinted tailgate and rear side windows
Electrically adjustable door mirrors
Electrically folding door mirrors
Fog lights integrated into front bumper
Front sequential electric windows with one-touch open/close and anti-pinch system
Front windscreen wipers with two speeds and intermittent mode linked to vehicle speed
Gloss black finish B pillar
Heated door mirrors
LED Headlights
LED third brake light
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 aerial
Roof colour rear view mirror caps

Interior Features

1/3 to 2/3 split folding rear seat
12V socket
Automatic air conditioning
Boot light
Cloth/leather effect upholstery
Driver and passenger's sun visor with courtesy mirror
Driver's central armrest
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
Leather steering wheel with gloss black + satin chrome elements and audio/telephone controls
Leather trimmed gear lever with leather effect gaiter and overstitching
Map pockets in back of driver and front passenger seats
Parcel shelf
Row 2 - Three seats with individually adjustable head rests
Seatbelt unfastened on the move audible and visual alert for front and rear seats
Single front passenger seat
Storage space under touchscreen with rubber mat
Three rear headrests
Upholstered armrest in front and rear doors

Packs

Safety pack 1 - C3
Safety pack 2 - 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 leather handle and 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

17" Vector diamond cut alloy wheels
Tyre puncture repair kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.089
HC+NOx	0.066
Noise Level dB(A)	68
NOx	0.0459
Particles	0.0007
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	119
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	119
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 - 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	19A
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	88
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	83
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	59
NCAP Safety Assist %	58
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	205/50 R17
Tyre Size Rear	205/50 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	VECTOR
Wheel Type	17" 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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