Citroën C3 Picasso (2009 - 2017) 1.6 HDi 8V VTR+ 5d (2010/60) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Different and practical.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Don't know.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No; would like something I can fit roof bars to without having the dealer resort to joinery.
What are you likely to buy next?
Don't know.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£10,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Traded in a ten year old land rover discovery and got what I expected as part exchange.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Inexpensive to run, good all round visibility and able to fit 2 labradors in the back with the rear seats moved forward.
What was the dealer like?
Professional approach from dealer; Chapelhouse in Southport.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very good. Easy to get up to 70 on motorways and still be achieving 60 mpg. Clutch is very easy and well weighted. At average height though I have to have the seat back as far as it will go to get a comfortable driving position.
What's it like to park?
No problems.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The car has been perfect but if you are intending to use a topbox or roof cycle rack do not buy this car unless it has factory fitted roofrails. Although these appear in Citroen's accessory brochure they are not available as an accessory. The alternative that Citroen has come up with is something Heath Robinson would have been proud of. For a car manufacturer that prides itself on its innovative design this is very poor and creates an ugly roofline.
What's most practical about your car?
Moveable rear seats.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
None
