Citroën C3 (2002 - 2010) 1.4i Desire 5d Owner Review

1.4i Desire 5d
Citroen C3 Hatchback 2002

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In their own words

The electrics are hopeless. Continuosly reports eroneus faults. On the third set of coil springs for the front suspension. Currently claiming that the engine is overheating. On stopping to check, there is no smell of a hot engine, the radiator is cool, to and bottom houses are the same temperature, and if you gotten the radiator cap there is no sudden fish of steam - as you might expect. In fact I'm sure the thermostat is sticking open as the heated never gets as got as it should. Replaced sensors to no avail. Door straps have torn out of the bulkhead Boot door struts have had to be replaced. Head lights go on and off on their own whilst switch is in of y position. Get lots of strangers waving at me because they think I have just flashed my lights at them. Claims to have gone into limp mode but continues to drive as if nothing was wrong. Generally, driving this car is like playing Russian roulette. You'll never know if you will complete your journey. But there is light at the end of the tunnel as I will be getting rid of it in a few months. That day can't come soon enough. I'll never consider purchasing a Citroen again.
  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 1 out of 5 1.0
  • Meets Expectations: 2 out of 5 2.0
  • Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 1.0
  • Tom doesn't recommend this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Petrol
  • When purchased August 2014
  • Condition when bought Used
  • Current Mileage 102,000 miles
  • Average MPG 42 mpg