Citroën C3 Pluriel 2003–2010 car dimensions: 3934 mm long, 1700 mm wide and 1563 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,158 kg. Braked towing is 850 kg.
The cabin seats four with height- and reach-adjustable steering, electric front and rear windows, a trip computer and radio/CD with steering controls. Manual air conditioning is available, with automatic climate in option packs on higher grades. Cruise control with speed limiter appears on many trims and later cars. ABS with EBD and brake assist is standard along with front and side airbags. No parking sensors, cameras or later driver aids are listed.
Boot space is 266-267 litres with the rear seats up. The 2/3-1/3 split rear bench folds to give up to 1008 litres. A removable boot floor and security cover help with the roof cassette in open configurations.
Braked towing capacity is listed at 800-850 kg and unbraked at 540 kg. Payload sits around 295-370 kg depending on version and equipment. The car suits light trailer or load use but carries no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension notes.
The cabin seats four with raised front and rear positions that give a clear view of the road. Driver seat height adjustment is standard and the steering wheel adjusts for height and tilt. Front seats are flat with limited side support. Rear legroom is tight for adults. Weatherproof cloth upholstery suits open-air use. The electric full-length sliding roof creates a panoramic effect when partly open and stores fully for cabriolet or spider modes. Electric front and rear windows plus a pollen filter are fitted. Air conditioning is available.
Combined fuel consumption 6.8 l/100 km
Service every 30 000 km or two years
Euro NCAP four-star adult occupant rating
Standard ABS with EBD and emergency brake assist
Standard front and side airbags plus seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
The 1.4i petrol engine records combined fuel use of 6.8 l/100 km, with urban figures around 9.1 l/100 km and extra-urban around 5.4 l/100 km. Tank capacity is 45 litres.
Servicing follows a 30 000 km or two-year interval. The timing belt is due at 120 000 km. Brake fluid changes every two years form part of the schedule.
Euro NCAP awarded four stars for adult occupant protection. The body held up well in frontal and side tests. Standard safety kit covers ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, emergency braking assistance, driver and passenger front airbags, front side airbags, and pretensioners with force limiters on the belts. ISOFIX points are fitted on the rear seats.
The multi-position roof needs regular seal and mechanism checks to stay watertight. Keep the removable arches clean and stored properly when off. Routine oil and filter changes keep the 1.4i running reliably for everyday open-top use.
Length 3934 mm, Width 1700 mm, Height 1563 mm, Wheelbase 2460 mm (C3 Pluriel 2003–2010)
Sources: manufacturer data, Automobiles Citroën, C3 Pluriel Caractéristiques techniques et équipements, June 2009, The 2009 UK C3 Pluriel brochure, the 2007 handbook also says approximately 47 litres.