Is the Citroën C3 1.2 PureTech engine reliable?

Its weak point is the oil-bathed timing belt, which can break down and shed debris that blocks the oil pump. A C3 with up-to-date servicing, oil of the right specification and a belt changed on time is far safer.

Which DGT label does a petrol Citroën C3 get?

Petrol C3s registered from 2006 get the C label, and those from 2001 to 2005 the B. The first generation, sold from 2002, can have either.

Which petrol Citroën C3 is best for longer journeys?

The 110 hp 1.2 PureTech turbo, which copes better with a loaded car and was offered with the EAT6 automatic. The naturally aspirated 68 to 83 hp versions are fine in town but feel stretched on the motorway.

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Used petrol Citroën C3 cars in Spain

Found 1,517 cars

From €850 to €24,700, half under €10,490 · Typically 2023 with 62,153 km. Since the 2013 facelift, nearly every petrol C3 uses the three-cylinder 1.2 PureTech, naturally aspirated or turbo, with an oil-bathed timing belt that needs the right oil. With the C label on everything from 2006, it is the natural pick for town.