Is Citroen C3 a reliable car?

On the whole the second generation C3 is proving to be a pretty reliable car, and the French car maker finished 13th out of 24 manufacturers in the 2016 JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study.

Is Citroen C3 worth buying?

While the Citroen C3 used to be an also-ran in the supermini class, the current car is a strong contender for overall honours. It’s a solid choice for buyers wanting a funky-looking small car at a good price, while it has also spawned the C3 Aircross as its counterpart.

Does a Citroen C3 have a timing belt?

Best advice it to change the timing belt at the citroen specified schedule as inspection can be difficult and unreliable. For a C3 petrol 1.4 used under ‘normal’ driving conditions, the interval is every 80 000 miles. Under ‘severe’ driving conditions, that interval drops to every 48 000 miles.

What problems do Citroen C3 have?

The C3 is known to suffer from electrical problems, which can be anything from a problem with the lights to a problem with the central locking. The usual cause of electrical problems on this car is to do with the control unit.

Is Citroen a reliable car?

The short answer is very simple, it was found to be quite reliable. In the most recent Telegraph reliability survey, Citroen came 13th for the second year in a row, with 115 problems per 100 vehicles.

Is the C3 2021 reliable?

The Citroën C3 didn’t feature in the latest What Car? Reliability Survey but the brand itself finished in a middling 16th place out of 31 manufacturers. That puts it above Ford, Renault, Seat and Volkswagen, but below Hyundai, Kia, Mazda and Mini.

Does Citroën C3 rust?

Rust: paint coverage can be patchy – especially on the roof – so ensure there’s no sign of rust anywhere. Take a torch and check underneath as best you can, too. Thin body panels – particularly the doors – are also susceptible to parking dings.

Is a Citroen C3 a family car?

With its expressive body style, extensive equipment and driver assistance technology such as Hill Start Assist, Citroën C3 is the perfect family hatchback for your everyday urban life!

Are parts for Citroen expensive?

The average cost to repair a Citroen car is pleasantly low. This could be for several reasons, the most likely being that the parts are quite popular and therefore are easy to source and repair.

Does a Citroen ds3 have a timing belt or chain?

All engines, except the THPs, have a cambelt; replace this every 10 years or 112,000 miles (£345). Every DS 3 needs new brake fluid every two years (£49), and coolant after four years or 80,000 miles, then annually or every 16,000 miles; the cost of this is included in the service.

Is the Citroen C3 an interference engine?

The TU3 engine found in the 8v 1.4 petrol C3 is an interference engine, so in theory you could have bent valves and bent con rods, but its not guaranteed.