2007 Citroen C3 Exclusive Review - Drive

In the used vehicle market, Australia generally heavily discounts the resale value of many European manufacturers such as Citroen and Peugeot making these exceptionally good value in comparison to Toyota and Hyundai. Stylish little commuter with lots of features as standard. The fold down arm rests and high ride height are simple but appreciated considerations. Without doubt the greatest disappointment which is widely acknowledged is the 4 speed automatic transmission. A 5 or 6 speed box would make this a totally different vehicle and improve fuel ecomony. This base design ran for approx 8 years 02-10, which is a good indication of the stylis design. The interior finish incorporates lots of plastic - an observation rather than an issue. Road noise is an issue on rough roads. The low profile tyres do not assist in supressing road noise from the cabin. Performance is quite good dispite the auto. The engine does have a habit of staying in 3rd gear longer before changing into 4th due to the ratios. I've had no major issues with the vehicle other than the accelerator pedal occassionally playing up by becoming unresponsive. Its an electonic pedel (fly by wire). A quick check on line indicated this wasnt an uncommon problem and the fix was quick and inexpensive (under A$20).Parts are widely available and not over the top if sourcing on line. The longevity of the model itself would have assisted. The glass sunroof has a good mechanism, variable positioning and excellent weather sealing. Looking for a cheap spacious comfortable commuter then this is worth considering. NOTE -as with any potential purchase, make sure you have an independent mechanical inspection carried out before committing- at the end of the day its a cheap price to pay.