Citroën C2 GT (03-04) - Review

Review by David Ross on
The GT is a limited edition version of the C2 that's designed to be a back-to-basics fun to drive model. It's powered by a 1.6-litre engine - this only delivers 110bhp, giving the GT a 0-62mph time of 9.5 seconds - but it's still an enjoyable unit to exploit. Unfortunately the slack manual gearbox takes the edge off the sporty feel, but it's at least an alternative to the semi-automatic gearbox that features in the VTR. The steering also lacks feel, but that doesn't prevent the C2 GT from handling well with plenty of grip and minimal body roll.
2.5 out of 5

Other Citroën reviews

3.5 out of 5

Safety

The C2 scored a reasonable four stars in the official Euro NCAP crash tests, which was a high score when the car was launched in 2003. It comes with decent safety kit for the price, including seatbelt pre-tensioners, four three-point seatbelts and dual front airbags. ABS was optional on some models, until 2004, when it was fitted to every car as standard. Security is taken care of with remote central locking, deadlocks and an immobiliser.

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  • Adult Occupant Rating

    4 out of 5

  • Child Protection Rating

    3 out of 5

  • Pedestrian Test Rating

    2 out of 5
3 out of 5

Reliability

No major problems have been reported yet. Some of interior trim is a little flimsy and may not stand up to heavy use, but it will probably not suffer mechanical problems as long as it's serviced properly.

Car check problem points

Body

No problems reported.

Engine/Gearbox

No problems reported.

Other

No problems reported.