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Citroen C3

2023AUTOMATICCNG

4★ NCAP
28.1 km/l
mm
ColorsPolar WhitePerla Nera BlackSteel GreyGarnet RedCosmo Blue
On-Road Price
₹5.49 L
Estimated in New Delhi

Lifecycle Highlights

5-Year Retained Value48.2%
5-Year Maintenance313.9k
Reported Issues0 Known
Key Tech
10.25" TouchscreenApple CarPlayAndroid AutoWireless Charging

Dimensions & Practical

L × W × H3981 × 1733 × 1604 mm
Wheelbase2540 mm
Ground Clearance mm
Boot Space315 L
Fuel Tank45 L
Seating5 seats
Drive TypeFWD

Performance & Tech

Power108bhp@5500rpm
Torque205Nm@1750rpm
Engine1199cc · 3 cyl
Gearbox5-speed automatic
Key Safety
6 AirbagsElectronic Stability ControlHill Hold AssistRear CameraTPMS
Key Tech
10.25" TouchscreenApple CarPlayAndroid AutoWireless ChargingConnected Car Tech

Ride & Handling

Front SuspensionMacPherson Strut suspension
Rear SuspensionRear twist beam
Front BrakesDisc
Rear BrakesDrum
SteeringElectric
Kerb Weight1114 kg
Turning Radius4.98 m

Deep Dive Intelligence

1. Variant Intelligence

All Variants (34)

5.5L — ₹11.2L ex-showroom · ₹5.7L spread

Variant Ladder

Ex-Showroom
RTO
Insurance
Others
5.5L — ₹11.2L on-road in New Delhi (34 variants)
Live
5.5L
petrol/MT
X Live
5.5L
petrol/MT
Live Optional
6.2L
petrol/MT
X Live Optional
6.2L
petrol/MT
Live CNG
6.3L
cng/MT
X Live CNG
6.3L
petrol/MT
Feel
6.6L
petrol/MT
X Feel
6.6L
petrol/MT
Feel Optional
7.6L
petrol/MT
X Feel Optional
7.6L
petrol/MT
Turbo Feel
8.3L
petrol/MT
X Turbo Feel
8.3L
petrol/MT
X Feel Optional CNG
8.3L
petrol/MT
Feel Optional CNG
8.5L
cng/MT
X Shine
8.6L
petrol/MT
X Shine Dual Tone
8.7L
petrol/MT
X Shine CNG
9.0L
petrol/MT
X Shine Dual Tone CNG
9.1L
petrol/MT
Shine Dark Edition
9.2L
petrol/MT
X Shine Dark Edition
9.2L
petrol/MT
X Feel CNG
9.3L
petrol/MT
Feel CNG
9.4L
cng/MT
X Shine Turbo
9.8L
petrol/MT
X Shine Dark Edition CNG
10.2L
petrol/MT
Shine Dark Edition CNG
10.4L
cng/MT
Shine Turbo Dark Edition
10.5L
petrol/MT
X Turbo Shine Dark Edition
10.5L
petrol/MT
X Shine Turbo AT
10.6L
petrol/AT
Turbo Shine DT AT
11.2L
petrol/AT
X Turbo Shine DT AT
11.2L
petrol/AT
Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT
11.2L
petrol/AT
X Turbo Shine Dark Edition AT
11.2L
petrol/AT
Turbo Shine Sport Edition AT
11.2L
petrol/AT
X Turbo Shine Sport Edition AT
11.2L
petrol/AT

Which Variant is Right for You?

Budget Pick
Live
5.0L
Lowest entry, essential features
Dual Front AirbagsABS with EBDBluetooth AudioUSB Charging
Best Value
Live
5.0L
Optimal feature-to-price ratio
Dual Front AirbagsABS with EBDBluetooth AudioUSB Charging
Feature King
X Turbo Shine Sport Edition AT
10.2L
Everything the model offers
Front SuspensionRear SuspensionRadioBluetooth Connectivity

Compare Variants Side-by-Side

Select 2-3 variants to compare features, specs, and pricing.

FeatureLive
5.0L
X Live
5.0L
TierBaseBase
FuelPetrolPetrol
TransmissionMANUALMANUAL
Power108.62 bhp @ 5500 rpm80.46bhp@5750rpm
Torque190 Nm @ 1750 rpm115Nm@3750rpm
Mileage28.1 km/l20.27 km/l
VFM Score--
Resale Adj.0%0%
Safety Features (26)
Dual Front Airbags
ABS with EBD
Rear Parking Sensors
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Steering Type
Turning Radius
Front Brake Type
Rear Brake Type
0-100Kmph (Tested)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Anti-Theft Alarm
No. of Airbags
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Side Airbag
Day & Night Rear View Mirror
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Engine Immobilizer
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Hill Descent Control
Hill Assist
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Comfort Features (20)
Manual AC
Power Windows (Front)
Tilt Steering
Day/Night IRVM
Power Steering
Air Conditioner
Heater
Adjustable Steering
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Accessory Power Outlet
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable Headrest
Parking Sensors
Foldable Rear Seat
KeyLess Entry
Engine Start/Stop Button
USB Charger
Gear Shift Indicator
Idle Start-Stop System
Power Windows
Tech Features (11)
Bluetooth Audio
USB Charging
Digital Instrument Cluster
Radio
Bluetooth Connectivity
Touchscreen
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Usb Ports
Rear Touchscreen
Speakers
Convenience Features (2)
Remote Central Locking
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps

What You Get By Upgrading

Citroen C3 LiveX Live+₹0.0L more
+ Front Suspension+ Rear Suspension+ Steering Type+ Turning Radius+ Front Brake Type+ Rear Brake Type+ 0-100Kmph (Tested)+ Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)+ Anti-Theft Alarm+ No. of Airbags+ Driver Airbag+ Passenger Airbag+ Side Airbag+ Day & Night Rear View Mirror+ Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)+ Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)+ Engine Immobilizer+ Electronic Stability Control (ESC)+ Hill Descent Control+ Hill Assist+ Bharat NCAP Safety Rating+ Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating+ Power Steering+ Air Conditioner+ Heater+ Adjustable Steering+ Height Adjustable Driver Seat+ Accessory Power Outlet+ Rear Seat Headrest+ Adjustable Headrest+ Parking Sensors+ Foldable Rear Seat+ KeyLess Entry+ Engine Start/Stop Button+ USB Charger+ Gear Shift Indicator+ Idle Start-Stop System+ Power Windows+ Radio+ Bluetooth Connectivity+ Touchscreen+ Android Auto+ Apple CarPlay+ Usb Ports+ Rear Touchscreen+ Speakers

Variant Resale Impact

💡 Tip: If resale value matters, consider the variant — it retains the most value over time.

2. Reliability & Risks

Known Failure Points

No major reliability issues reported.

3. Resale & Depreciation

Depreciation Curve with Confidence Bands

Liquidity Score
62/100
Avg Days to Sell
43days
Market Demand
stable

What Affects This Car's Resale Value

Color Choice-0.7%

Unusual colors reduce value

Fuel Type Impact+0.4%

This fuel type is in demand

Per Additional Owner-6.5%

Each owner after the first reduces value

Authorized Service History+2.7%

Complete service records boost value

Emission Norm (BS4 vs BS6)-2.2%

BS4 faces increasing restrictions

What's My Car Worth?

1 yr5 yr10 yr
Estimated Value after 5 yrs
2.7L
(48% retained)
Range: ₹2.2L – ₹3.2L

4. Ownership Timeline

Timeline data not available.

5. Ownership Costs

Year-by-Year Ownership Costs

YearServiceInsuranceFuel/10k kmTiresConsumablesRepair RiskTotal
Year 13,50018,05242,50001,7503%65,802
Year 25,50011,62542,50001,7505%61,375
Year 34,5008,99842,50001,7508%57,748
Year 47,0007,37742,50015,0001,75013%73,627
Year 55,0006,14842,50001,75018%55,398
Year 65,5005,03042,50001,75022%54,780
Year 76,0004,47142,50001,75028%54,721
Year 88,0003,52142,50015,0001,75033%70,771
Year 96,0003,01842,50001,75038%53,268
Year 107,0002,51542,50001,75042%53,765
Total601,255

6. Driving & Comfort

Driving & Comfort Assessment

Performance Score7.8/10
Comfort Score6.3/10

City Driving

The automatic transmission makes stop-and-go traffic easy to manage. Turning radius of 5.2m is reasonable for urban maneuvers. Good ground clearance for everyday Indian road conditions.

Highway Performance

The 108 bhp engine is sufficient for highway cruising but needs planning for quick overtakes. Turbo power kicks in nicely at mid-range, making highway merges confident.

Ride & Comfort

Torsion beam rear suspension handles most road imperfections adequately. Road and engine noise are noticeable, typical for this segment.

7. Community Sentiment

95%positive
20 opinions
8 topics
Owners Praise
💰Value for Money12
Mileage / Fuel Efficiency6
🛡️Safety5
⚠️Reliability & Issues3
Owners Worry About
Concern1
cardekho91wheelsowner-forum

Community verdict for Citroen C3: Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive. Owners frequently praise value for money, but express concern about concern.

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Recent Owner Reviews

20 reviews
9 Jun 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"MARVELLOUS: I have seen many vidoes of the owner and when they talk about this segment car is one of the best car This segment car is the competitor of PUNCH EXTER NISSAN etc and i think this one is the best for those who want to purchase for value of money and i think many of you want to purchase go for it loves the features and design"

💰Value for Money
9 Jun 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"A Car With Good Looks And Good Engine: Engine of the car is well performed. Maintainance cost of the car is also very less. But the features that provided in the car was limited. It is a car that is only mentioned for driving not for all ir relevant features. And the look provided for the car was very attractive. Customer services is very nice"

💰Value for Money
1 May 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Quality Related: Good car in Indian market comparing Maruti Very High and strong build quality. But people not showing interest purchasing due to service station not available more. One improve service station than it will go more sell. Service cost also very low comparing all other cars. Who maruti buyers don't go maruti u go Citroen car ."

🔨Build Quality💰Value for Money
29 Apr 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Within Budget: Good Nice family car. Comfort is ok. Budget is ok. Good for 5 member. Long route in this car is possible and comfortable. Engine sound is ok. Tyre doesn't make sound and it's good. Interior is cool. Moreover mileage is also good for middle class family. I suppose that in this budget this is a great car."

Mileage / Fuel Efficiency💰Value for Money
14 Apr 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Overall A Good Car: It's overall a basic thing, I guess they could've marketed it as a cheaper car and kept the pricing low and sales and service touch points is an issue, but I feel like the suspensions and performance those are good, but it has the problem that it's too basic and that's a thing that doesn't sell and rightly."

💰Value for Money⚠️Reliability & Issues
7 Apr 2026
via 91wheels
POSITIVE

"I am very happy with the service from this car company. The team was professional, honest, and knew a lot about the cars. They helped me pick the right car for my needs without any pressure. The car’s performance and build are better than I expected. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a trusted car dealer."

🔨Build Quality
28 Mar 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Impressed By Design & Feature: Very affordable in this segment This car offers most of the features at the lowest price and best safety rating and the great engine in this car we get best mileage in this segment and overall this car has full value of money and every middle class family can easily afford this car & this car full of combination"

Mileage / Fuel Efficiency🛡️Safety💰Value for Money
21 Mar 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Real And Practical: This vehicle is underrated but its feels good as far as Comfort is being taken, it has a good suspension and a better Engine with 1.2L engine feels boosted on slope as well as the interiror feel quite traditional. So Citroen Team plz update it. And if I take Safety also quite disappointing rest its good and road presence is good."

🛡️Safety
18 Mar 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Nice Car For Small Family Budget Friendly: Very good comfortable and nice in this price range car this is better than other cars in comparison to this Featured and fully satisfied with this range Service is concern but overall experience is nice to Mai aap sabhi logo ko jo bhi ye car lena chahta hai uske liye kahunga ki ye option better hai aap sabhi ke liye"

💰Value for Money
4 Mar 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Overall Good Car In This Segment: Overall best car in this price segment compare other car smooth driving experience classiy design best performance as campare to other vehicle in this segment fully comfortable all the safety features are include in this car better ground clearance good mileage option overall budget frendly car this car provide all the required feature"

Mileage / Fuel Efficiency🛡️Safety💰Value for Money
1 Mar 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Little Less Response: Good but service is little less response. And car comfortable and low maintenance and stunning looks. And riding we feel very smooth no lagg. Very impressive performance. Mileage decent we can expect. In city almost 13-14 but coming highways 19-20 mileage I am getting. Thanks to Citroen for all the things."

Mileage / Fuel Efficiency
28 Feb 2026
via 91wheels
POSITIVE

"Nowadays, everyone needs a car for a better lifestyle. This car helps maintain a good reputation. We love traveling by car, and everyone admires this brand. It’s a proud Indian car, perfect for middle-class families—truly a super car."

23 Feb 2026
via owner-forum
NEGATIVE

"C3: Service network coverage is limited, making ownership outside metros challenging."

18 Feb 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Nice Car With Great Performance,: Nice car with Great performance, Design, powerful engine, specially the turbo Engine. High mileage, low maintenance cost, cool design and colour available. Great choice to buy at such attractive price. Best family car in this segment. French engine which delivers High performance for smooth driving experience."

Mileage / Fuel Efficiency💰Value for Money
10 Feb 2026
via 91wheels
POSITIVE

"It’s a good car for families and adults. I recommend it as the best car for everyone to enjoy trips and life journeys. I hope to buy it soon and request the company to give me the best discount so I can enjoy my trips earlier. Thank you."

21 Jan 2026
via 91wheels
POSITIVE

"This is a good and comfortable car, perfect for your future rides. It offers a smooth driving experience, even on hills, making every journey easy and enjoyable. A reliable choice for anyone looking for comfort and performance in the long run."

⚠️Reliability & Issues
15 Jan 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Low Cost Best Fischer: Ghar ke engine processing ke hisab se uska mileage best hai, aur car mein ek acchi safety bhi di ja rahi hai aur behtarin advance feature bhi hai gadi mein. Mujhe best lagi is rate mein aisi gadi behtarin gadi hai itni kam rate mein. Itne jyada features wonderful car mileage and safety is good so comfortable car."

Mileage / Fuel Efficiency🛡️Safety
13 Jan 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Service Cost Very High And Frequently Parts Failur: Very high expenses in service good looking cars C3 by the very cheap parts fitted, in 50000 clutch plates, suspension and sockers replaced now over heating problems,  I am fed up with the service cost in every service, I am paying more than triple of service cost due to some brake drum rap laced with bearing after abs light is coming. Cetroen is very good looking stylish but fitted with very cheap parts inside, recommend not to buy if you want the peace if mind. Spares availability is very difficult."

🛡️Safety💰Value for Money⚙️Gearbox & Transmission⚠️Reliability & Issues
10 Jan 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Best Under Buget Car With Top Performance: I geniunliy drive this car it is fun to drive kar and best for car enthiusisit best features at this price point best engine best torque and bhai kya gaadi heee mangya citroen wala kooo kya bana ya hai gadi to best europe feel best french feel best to go with turbo mode nice in sagment and overalll 10/10"

💰Value for Money
10 Jan 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Good Experience: Tried and just loved it, the handling is just way smoother than other cars in this segment, and also the comfort level of too good than many others, at this price point it is truly a valuable car, if you're a daily commuter then just go for it you'll love this car, amazing job done by Citroen. Thank You!"

💰Value for Money
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20% downpayment · 5 years · 9% p.a.
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