Citroen C3 2018 in-depth review | Mat Watson Reviews

It takes something unusual to stand out from among the supermini masses, but the Citroen C3’s bold look attracts plenty of attention. Love it or hate it, Citroen deserves credit for trying something different - and not just for the way it looks. This is a supermini set up for comfort rather than sportiness, which means it offers buyers something completely different from the likes of the Ford Fiesta. But how good is it? Find out in my full in-depth review.

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[leeshill]

I had a C3 for a hire car and I must admit I was very impressed with how comfortable and how smooth it was very enjoyable easy to live with.
I had the 82 bhp flair and it was very nippy definitely put the cars I’ve previously owned to shame. It’s definitely worth a look

[Sophie-vcwm]

I don’t get why you were so negative with the Lower price cars that people can actually afford but the expensive ones you boast over the top?

[ridgoro]

this is what car design should be like. there´s no need for unnecessary surfaces that don´t do anything. i really like the simplicity of this car.

[chandra]

How many rectangles do you want?
Citroen designers : Yes

[Nordmann]

Finally a supermini with plush ride, not the rock hard ride of the rest. Good Citroen dare to design a car for consumers who want a comfortable ride, not automotive jounalists.
Cheers.

[roundysquares]

I currently have this one as a rental. Now, I travel a lot and rent cars up to 9 months in a year. So I get to drive a lot of different models, and I must say, this is one of the very few where I have pretty much no complaints. Everything works well, it's comfortable and also not bland. I had a brand new Peugeot 2008 a couple months ago, and even though I was surprised by it's quality feel, this can hold up and actually has a better and more responsive infotainment system. I just really like it.

[Scubaskot]

Damn, i really like the way it looks. No joke.

[mariokajin]

At least it's not boring looking like all other cars and the engines are pretty good.

[davidhuysmans]

Comfortable, nice seats and quiet on the road. This could be my next car. And thankfully NOT premium. :-)

[lebusraconte]

Hello. I rent a Citroën C3 for 10 days in May 2021.
👍The style.
👍The comfort. Seats and suspension.
👍The engine voice.
👍The rear capacity to put everything you bought at the supermarket.
👍Rear seats are for the children and the dog.
The C3 is a kind of "boy toy" for every day use.
I really like and enjoy the Citroën C3.
Greetings from France! 🇫🇷🇬🇧
Yours videos are 👍👍👍🏆🏆🏆

[SDav]

The wipers have a mode....when you switch the car off and pull the wiper stalk down it stops the wipers mid way of the windscreen so you can lift it. It's been like that in PSA cars for years now....

[konliner]

I love this car. It's eccentric and comfortable as what Citroen should be.

[patriciakim]

Central armrest is available as an option.

[cjp]

@carwow Maybe read the manual when it comes to the wipers. On most modern Citroens you're supposed to raise the wipers into the 'up' position by tapping the wiper stall after switching off the ignition. This clears them out of the way of the edge of the bonnet. Come on!!!

[gootywooty]

I think an inbuilt dashcam is long overdue. Provided that you can turn it off and what not it really ought to be standard let alone an option on all cars.

[stephen.]

for the haters of Citroën, this new C3 is a big sucess in france ( 1 st, number one in april ) and even for the car rental companies ! And the VW polo ? 14 th in april ... we are not brainwashed by VW .

[ChannelJoeE]

Bought this car this month. I've only ever driven hatchbacks or compact SUVs in my driving life.

I've owned Kia Rio, two Nissan Pulsas, Toyota Corolla, Nissan Micra, VW Golf, Mitsubishi Lancer, Ford Fiesta, Renault Megane and most lately Citroen DS3. (Yes. I have changed cars on average every 1.5 years. Yes. I'm an idiot as I have wasted a lot of money in the process.)

I've driven as a hire car Fiat Punto, Mitsubishi Colt and Mazda 3.

Buying Citroen C3 was a total impulse buy. I went into Peugeot dealer to buy 3008, then saw this car...and bought this one also.

In any case, I have to say...wow. This car is fantastic...especially given that I've owned and driven a lot of hatchbacks. I was initially worried about its engine output that is rather diminutive on paper... But, I have absolutely zero problems zipping around town, overtaking, pulling out of junctions, etc.

The car's cabin is a fantastic place to be. Very comfortable, very chic.

After driving all those very mundane every day cars, I began detesting the idea of being yet another VW Golf driver. This car certainly isn't mundane. And common, it ain't.

Couldn't be happier with the car and the way it drives and its design.

[rob]

I like Citroen’s design at the moment, definitely more appealing than what vw and Ford are throwing out

[hlonimabaso]

I love this car. When my life finally works out I'm getting it

[inotetsu]

This was the car I used in driver's school. Was really fun and now I am planningg on buying one as my first car