In-depth reviews

Citroen C3 Hatchback 1.2 PureTech C-Series Edition 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1199
Trim	C-Series Edition
Price	£18,145
Engine Power - BHP	83
Acceleration	12.5
Top Speed	103 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	124
Length	3996 mm
Width	1829 mm
Height	1474 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	300 l
Minimum Kerbweight	980 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
Lane departure warning system
Multi function trip computer
Rear parking sensors
Reversing camera
Variable assistance power steering

Entertainment

USB connection

Exterior Features

3D rear light signature
Airbump on side door panel
Auto headlights
Automatic activation of hazard warning lights
Badge under exterior door mirrors
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
C column sticker
C-Series Edition roof sticker
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
Heated door mirrors
LED Headlights
LED third brake light
Matt black finish B pillar
Perla nera black bi-tone roof
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
Variable front intermittent wipers

Interior Features

1/3 to 2/3 split folding rear seat
12V socket
Automatic air conditioning
Boot light
C-Series Edition carpet mats
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
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
Soft touch gear lever with leather effect gaiter and overstitching
Standard ambience
Steering wheel with satin chrome elements and audio/telephone controls
Three rear headrests
Upholstered armrest in front and rear doors

Packs

Anodised bronze colour pack - C3
C-Series Edition style pack - C3
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

Trim

Soft touch leather effect dashboard finish with grey surround

Wheels

16" Matrix diamond cut alloy wheels
Tyre puncture repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	124
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	132
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	123

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1199
Compression Ratio	11:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	75
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90.5
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	5 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	48.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	43.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	49.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	54.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	61.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	46.5
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	49.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	51.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	57.5

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	15E
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)	12.5
Engine Power - BHP	83
Engine Power - RPM	5750
Engine Torque - NM	118
Engine Torque - RPM	2750
Top Speed	103 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	MATRIX
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)	45
Gross Vehicle Weight	1540 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	992 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	300 l
Max. Loading Weight	560 kg
Max. Roof Load	70
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	450
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	450
Minimum Kerbweight	980 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.9 m

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