Citroën C3 2016–2020 car dimensions: 3996 mm long, 1749 mm wide and 1474 mm high. Unladen weight is 980 kg. Braked towing is 600 kg.
The cabin offers a comfortable, soft-seat feel with good oddment storage. A 7-inch touchscreen with Mirror Screen for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is available on mid and higher grades. Cruise control with speed limiter and lane departure warning are standard. Rear parking sensors and reversing camera appear on higher trims. Active Safety Brake and blind spot monitoring are optional or pack-dependent.
Boot space is 300 litres with seats up, expanding to 922 litres with the 60/40 split rear seats folded. The load area is square but has a high lip.
Towing is rated at up to 600 kg braked or 450 kg unbraked depending on engine. Payload is around 530 kg. The car suits light everyday loads rather than heavy work.
The cabin feels spacious and welcoming for a compact hatchback, with wide soft seats inspired by furniture design that provide good support and cushion road irregularities. Exceptional soundproofing and generous rear legroom add to the relaxed atmosphere. An optional panoramic roof floods the interior with light and enhances the sense of space.
Efficient PureTech petrol and BlueHDi diesel engines with Stop & Start
Euro NCAP 4-star rating from 2017 tests
Standard six airbags, ABS, ESP and tyre pressure monitoring
Lane departure warning and speed limit recognition as standard on most versions
ISOFIX fixings on outer rear seats
Annual servicing with mileage limits around 16,000 miles on PureTech models
The C3 uses thrifty PureTech three-cylinder petrol engines and BlueHDi diesels, all featuring Stop & Start to cut fuel use and emissions in everyday driving.
Servicing is required every year, with a mileage cap of 16,000 miles on PureTech petrol versions built up to late 2019 (shorter thereafter) and similar or slightly longer on diesels. Brake fluid needs changing every two years.
It earned a four-star Euro NCAP result in 2017, scoring highly for adult and child occupant protection. Standard safety kit covers six airbags, electronic stability control, ABS with brake assist, hill-start assist on most engines, tyre pressure monitoring, lane departure warning, speed limit recognition and a driver attention alert.
The compact 3.99 m length makes the car easy to park and manoeuvre in towns while the roomy cabin and soft ride suit daily use. Regular oil changes are important on PureTech engines to protect the timing belt.
Length 3996 mm, Width 1749 mm, Height 1474 mm, Wheelbase 2539 mm (C3 2016–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, Citroën 2016 UK/FR brochures, AutoCentrum.pl, Automoli.com, vehiclesizes.com, Euro NCAP 2017.