Citroën C2 VTS (04-09) - Review

Review by David Ross on
The VTS is the hot hatch version in the C2 range and, unlike the limited edition GT model, has genuine performance from its 125bhp petrol engine with a 0-62mph time of 8.3 seconds. It's also available with a punchy diesel that's cheap to tax and will return 64mpg. The VTS handles well thanks to the C2's lightweight body plus there's minimal body roll in corners. Unfortunately the light steering lacks feel and detracts somewhat from the driving enjoyment while the vague gearbox is another disappointment. But affordable prices and low running costs make the VTS a good value junior hot hatch.
3 out of 5

Buying used

There are a decent number of good VTS models around so you can afford to be choosy. The diesel is not as quick as the petrol model (and doesn't look quite as sporty) but it is much cheaper to tax and very frugal.

See 35 used Citroën C2 VTSs for sale, starting at £2,995

3 out of 5

Selling

The VTS will be a fairly popular car on the used market, particularly with younger buyers after something sporty that's not extortionate to insure or run.