Used automobile assessment
Citroen C3– trendy cover, bad lighting
4/26/2023, 4: 34 pm
For an excellent 20 years, Citroen’s little automobile designs have actually had the brief abbreviation C3. The 3rd generation made its launching in2017 And how does the little Frenchman do at TÜV?
body and interior
C3 is still a genuine agent of the 4-meter class. Even if the 5th door does not fall out of the shape of a little vehicle in length, it definitely draws in attention. In any case, you do not see that it shares a technical basis with the Peugeot208 The factor for this is, to name a few things, the air cushions (air cushions) linked to the side, which safeguard the body from a small accident, for instance when the door is opened in narrow parking lot.
If newbie purchasers have actually invested a little cash in paint for paint and cut like chrome, the C3 increases as a little cars and truck with quick design. The living environment likewise depends upon the desire of the very first owner to invest. In any case, loops rather of door manages in doors and couch seats prevail. The readily available area represents the requirements of a little automobile, as does the trunk volume of 300 liters. Given that the facelift performed in 2020, LED lights have actually ended up being common, and the front has actually likewise been somewhat altered.
engine and propulsion
The 1.2-liter three-cylinder in different phases of growth is utilized specifically for gasoline engines. The entry-level version is the naturally aspirated engine with 50 kW/68 hp, and above it– and likewise without turbo assistance– is the variation with 60 kW/82 hp. Usually, 4.7 liters circulation through the lines here.
The turbo with 81 kW/110 hp works much faster, finishing the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 10 seconds and therefore in 5 or 7 seconds much faster than the sucker.
When it concerns energy, it’s the very same as the exploiters, and as an option to the five-speed handbook box, there’s a six-speed automated to select from. Up until mid-2018, Citroën used a 1.6-liter diesel with 55 kW/75 hp or 73 kW/100 hp. Ever since, the diesel variety has actually consisted of a 1.5 liter with 75 kW/102 hp. Five-speed transmissions transfer power to the front wheels. For typical usage, diesel reaches worths in between 3.2 and 3.7 liters.
devices and security
The 3rd generation Citroen C3 is 4 meters long.
( Photo: Citroën)
As normal with little cars: If you anticipate a little convenience, you can overlook the base variation of the C3. “Live” uses just the fundamentals, cooling or radio does not consist of old works, however can be acquired for an extra cost. They are consisted of just from the 2nd level of devices (Feel). Alloy wheels and air cushions are readily available just with “Elle” and “Shine”. The alternatives list included additionals like navigation, a scenic glass roofing and heated seats.
Basic devices with assistants can be managed with sleepiness caution, lane departure caution and traffic indication acknowledgment. A reversing electronic camera, blind area caution, high beam and emergency situation brake help were offered as optional bonus. The C3 got a four-star score in the NCAP crash test.
Quality
Compared to the previous generation, the existing Citroën C3 has actually enhanced in the primary TÜV (HU) evaluation. TÜV inspectors shake the minivan through an examination of the chassis, axle suspension, damping and managing are various from the up until now unnoticeable 2nd generation. The C3 reveals weak point in the brakes, here the wear of the brake discs is bad. TÜV inspectors likewise grumbled about fuel loss and rusty exhaust systems. The lighting system is an unique shape, and it is really bad: the inspectors objected from the very first HU, in all lighting systems.
Conclusion: The Citroen C3 is a trendy little cars and truck that provides modest area. Those interested in an utilized automobile ought to have their preferred design checked by a professional to prevent pricey surprises. You need to invest a minimum of 8500 euros for an utilized C3.
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