The Fantastic New Citroen C3

When looking for a small used car, the used Citroen C3 is a great choice. This handsome new super-mini complete with new facelift inside and out, sensibly swaps sporting pretensions for comfort and great quality.

Complete with its neatly styled interior, economical engines, extremely low running costs and its outstandingly forgiving ride, the used Citroen C3 is now so much more refined, quiet and value for money.

It is chic, sophisticated, and now designed to really rival the likes of the Ford Fiesta. While the newer models still retain the similar rounded shape of the previous Citroen C3, the new car takes a giant leap forward in quality and refinement, and is so much more superior in every department.

When driving on the motorways the used Citroen C3 has that big car feel and is refreshingly light and quiet inside, yet it still gives you that nice small car feel when driving around the towns and cities. This car was obviously designed to be comfortable and easy to drive, and this is a feat that it achieves supremely well, with its good all round visibility, very little wind or road noise, and the suspension does a great job of soaking up the bumps and potholes. I have to say, it definitely offers a ride quality that few other small cars can match!

When it comes to sitting behind the wheel of the used Citroen C3, you get the impression that this is the area where Citroen have really focused on, in order to give it the more up market, higher quality feel than it previously had.

You could get yourself a used Citroen C3 in one of 4 of the petrol engines that are available, starting with the entry 1.1L - VT which gives you an ok return of 61bhp, next is the 1.4L which comes with a good return of 75bhp, and a nice healthy 46mpg.

 The next two engines are co-developed with BMW and are also used in the Mini Cooper and the Peugeot 207, they are the 1.4 VTi 95bhp and the 1.6VTi returning 120bhp, and a good 48mpg, the 1.6 engine is the only engine available in automatic.

 There are also 3 diesel engines on offer, starting with the 1.4HDi, 70bhp, followed by the 1.6HDi, 90bhp, giving you a really good 66mpg. This is also the same engine that is used in the Citroen C3 “Airdream” which due to its slight changes with the gearbox and its aerodynamics, it emits only 99g/km of Co2, making this model tax free! The last of the diesel engines is the 1.6HDi with a good 110bhp and a 6 speed gearbox, and on average 51mpg.

All engines are quiet and smooth, with a good in gear pace, making overtaking easy when needed.

This really is a great little car that stands out from the crowd, and I would highly recommend looking for a used Citroen C3 if you are a fan of the avant-garde, and are looking for a breath of fresh air, my only criticism, would be the lack of cup holder!