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Citroën C3 Hatchback boot space, practicality and safety

2002 - 2010 (change model)
Practicality rating: 3 out of 53.0

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

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.

Euro NCAP rating

Ratings for this model not available

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (9)
  • 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
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Airdream Standard Equipment (14)
  • 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 (2)
  • Front fog lights
  • Steel wheels
Airplay Standard Equipment (9)
  • 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 (3)
  • Central locking
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Side airbags
Cachet Standard Equipment (13)
  • 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 (1)
  • Steel wheels
Cool Standard Equipment (11)
  • 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 (1)
  • Side airbags
Desire Standard Equipment (12)
  • 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 (1)
  • Central locking
Exclusive Standard Equipment (13)
  • 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 (5)
  • CD
  • Central locking
  • Cruise control
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Exclusive Plus Standard Equipment (17)
  • 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 (2)
  • Central locking
  • Cruise control
First Standard Equipment (12)
  • 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
  • n/a
L Standard Equipment (11)
  • 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 (1)
  • Central locking
LX Standard Equipment (12)
  • 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
  • n/a
Rhtyhm Stop & Start Standard Equipment (15)
  • 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
  • n/a
Rhythm Standard Equipment (13)
  • 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
  • n/a
Stop & Start Standard Equipment (16)
  • 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
  • n/a
SX Standard Equipment (10)
  • 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 (7)
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD
  • Central locking
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Heated mirrors
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Vibe Standard Equipment (9)
  • 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
  • n/a
VT Standard Equipment (9)
  • 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
  • n/a
VTP Standard Equipment (6)
  • CD
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Leather seat trim
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Side airbags
  • Steel wheels
VTP Optional Equipment
  • n/a
VTR Standard Equipment (12)
  • 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 (5)
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Front fog lights
  • Steel wheels
  • Traction control
VTR Stop & Start Standard Equipment (15)
  • 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
VTR Stop & Start Optional Equipment
  • n/a

Dimensions

Length 3435mm - 3860mm
Width 1630mm - 1677mm
Height 1465mm - 1521mm
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