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Citroën C3 Hatchback (2002 - 2010) practicality

06 June 2019 by David Ross

Parkers overall rating: 2.5 out of 5 2.5

A four star Euro NCAP rating for crash safety isn't too bad but newer small hatches have achieved a five-star rating. ABS and side airbags are on most models while strong locks and a good immobiliser take care of security.

With 282 litres the C3's boot is pretty impressive - it's deep and wide, although slightly difficult to access because of a high sill. However, some models make the most of the space with a Moduboard - it's essentially a way of dividing and organising the contents of the boot (and also stops things from rolling around) and it's very useful for the weekly shop.

However fixed seat bases mean the rear chairs can never fold totally flat, hampering practicality. Things are tight in the back for passengers too and you'll find it a challenge to squeeze three adults into the back with both head and shoulder room restricted.

Basic equipment

The basic equipment list includes equipment that is standard across all versions of the Citroën C3 (02-10).

ABS
Driver`s airbag
Folding rear seats
Front electric windows
Isofix child seat anchor points
PAS
Passenger`s airbag
Remote locking
Steering wheel rake adjustment

Equipment by trim level

To view equipment options for a specific trim level, please select from the following list:

Equipment included on some trim levels
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Alarm Alloy wheels Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Central locking Cloth seat trim Cruise control Electric mirrors Front fog lights Full size spare wheel Heated mirrors Height adjustable drivers seat Leather seat trim Parking sensors Partial leather seat trim Sat Nav Service indicator Side airbags Sports seats Steel wheels Steering wheel reach adjustment Traction control

Equipment included on some trim levels

3x3 point rear seat belts
Air conditioning
Alarm
Alloy wheels
Audio remote
Body coloured bumpers
CD
Central locking
Cloth seat trim
Cruise control
Electric mirrors
Front fog lights
Full size spare wheel
Heated mirrors
Height adjustable drivers seat
Leather seat trim
Parking sensors
Partial leather seat trim
Sat Nav
Service indicator
Side airbags
Sports seats
Steel wheels
Steering wheel reach adjustment
Traction control

Airdream standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Alloy wheels Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Cloth seat trim Electric mirrors Full size spare wheel Height adjustable drivers seat Parking sensors Service indicator Side airbags Steering wheel reach adjustment

Airdream optional equipment
Front fog lights Steel wheels

Airplay standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Cloth seat trim Full size spare wheel Service indicator Steel wheels Steering wheel reach adjustment

Airplay optional equipment
Central locking Height adjustable drivers seat Side airbags

Cachet standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Alloy wheels Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Cloth seat trim Front fog lights Full size spare wheel Height adjustable drivers seat Service indicator Side airbags Steering wheel reach adjustment

Cachet optional equipment
Steel wheels

Cool standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Cloth seat trim Full size spare wheel Height adjustable drivers seat Service indicator Steel wheels Steering wheel reach adjustment

Cool optional equipment
Side airbags

Desire standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Cloth seat trim Full size spare wheel Height adjustable drivers seat Service indicator Side airbags Steel wheels Steering wheel reach adjustment

Desire optional equipment
Central locking

Exclusive standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Alarm Alloy wheels Audio remote Body coloured bumpers Cloth seat trim Electric mirrors Front fog lights Heated mirrors Height adjustable drivers seat Service indicator Side airbags

Exclusive optional equipment
CD Central locking Cruise control Full size spare wheel Steering wheel reach adjustment

Exclusive Plus standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Alarm Alloy wheels Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Cloth seat trim Electric mirrors Front fog lights Full size spare wheel Heated mirrors Height adjustable drivers seat Sat Nav Service indicator Side airbags Steering wheel reach adjustment

Exclusive Plus optional equipment
Central locking Cruise control

First standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Cloth seat trim Electric mirrors Full size spare wheel Service indicator Side airbags Steel wheels Steering wheel reach adjustment

First optional equipment
None available

L standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Cloth seat trim Full size spare wheel Height adjustable drivers seat Service indicator Side airbags Steel wheels Steering wheel reach adjustment

L optional equipment
Central locking

LX standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Central locking Cloth seat trim Full size spare wheel Height adjustable drivers seat Service indicator Side airbags Steel wheels Steering wheel reach adjustment

LX optional equipment
None available

Rhtyhm Stop & Start standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Cloth seat trim Electric mirrors Front fog lights Full size spare wheel Heated mirrors Height adjustable drivers seat Service indicator Side airbags Steel wheels Steering wheel reach adjustment

Rhtyhm Stop & Start optional equipment
None available

Rhythm standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Cloth seat trim Front fog lights Full size spare wheel Height adjustable drivers seat Service indicator Side airbags Steel wheels Steering wheel reach adjustment

Rhythm optional equipment
None available

Stop & Start standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Cloth seat trim Electric mirrors Front fog lights Full size spare wheel Heated mirrors Height adjustable drivers seat Parking sensors Service indicator Side airbags Steel wheels Steering wheel reach adjustment

Stop & Start optional equipment
None available

SX standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Audio remote Body coloured bumpers Cloth seat trim Electric mirrors Front fog lights Height adjustable drivers seat Service indicator Side airbags

SX optional equipment
Alloy wheels CD Central locking Full size spare wheel Heated mirrors Steel wheels Steering wheel reach adjustment

Vibe standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Cloth seat trim Full size spare wheel Service indicator Steel wheels Steering wheel reach adjustment

Vibe optional equipment
None available

VT standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Cloth seat trim Full size spare wheel Service indicator Steel wheels Steering wheel reach adjustment

VT optional equipment
None available

VTP standard equipment
CD Full size spare wheel Leather seat trim Partial leather seat trim Side airbags Steel wheels

VTP optional equipment
None available

VTR standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Cloth seat trim Electric mirrors Full size spare wheel Height adjustable drivers seat Service indicator Side airbags Steering wheel reach adjustment

VTR optional equipment
Alarm Alloy wheels Front fog lights Sports seats Steel wheels Traction control

VTR Stop & Start standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Cloth seat trim Electric mirrors Front fog lights Full size spare wheel Heated mirrors Height adjustable drivers seat Service indicator Side airbags Steel wheels Steering wheel reach adjustment