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2023 • AUTOMATIC • CNG
Lifecycle Highlights
Dimensions & Practical
Performance & Tech
Ride & Handling
Deep Dive Intelligence
1. Variant Intelligence
All Variants (34)
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| Feature | Live ₹5.0L | X Live ₹5.0L |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Base | Base |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Transmission | MANUAL | MANUAL |
| Power | 108.62 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 80.46bhp@5750rpm |
| Torque | 190 Nm @ 1750 rpm | 115Nm@3750rpm |
| Mileage | 28.1 km/l | 20.27 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
Variant Resale Impact
2. Reliability & Risks
Known Failure Points
3. Resale & Depreciation
Depreciation Curve with Confidence Bands
What Affects This Car's Resale Value
Unusual colors reduce value
This fuel type is in demand
Each owner after the first reduces value
Complete service records boost value
BS4 faces increasing restrictions
What's My Car Worth?
4. Ownership Timeline
5. Ownership Costs
Year-by-Year Ownership Costs
| Year | Service | Insurance | Fuel/10k km | Tires | Consumables | Repair Risk | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ₹3,500 | ₹18,052 | ₹42,500 | ₹0 | ₹1,750 | 3% | ₹65,802 |
| Year 2 | ₹5,500 | ₹11,625 | ₹42,500 | ₹0 | ₹1,750 | 5% | ₹61,375 |
| Year 3 | ₹4,500 | ₹8,998 | ₹42,500 | ₹0 | ₹1,750 | 8% | ₹57,748 |
| Year 4 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,377 | ₹42,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹1,750 | 13% | ₹73,627 |
| Year 5 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,148 | ₹42,500 | ₹0 | ₹1,750 | 18% | ₹55,398 |
| Year 6 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,030 | ₹42,500 | ₹0 | ₹1,750 | 22% | ₹54,780 |
| Year 7 | ₹6,000 | ₹4,471 | ₹42,500 | ₹0 | ₹1,750 | 28% | ₹54,721 |
| Year 8 | ₹8,000 | ₹3,521 | ₹42,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹1,750 | 33% ⚠ | ₹70,771 |
| Year 9 | ₹6,000 | ₹3,018 | ₹42,500 | ₹0 | ₹1,750 | 38% ⚠ | ₹53,268 |
| Year 10 | ₹7,000 | ₹2,515 | ₹42,500 | ₹0 | ₹1,750 | 42% ⚠ | ₹53,765 |
| Total | ₹601,255 | ||||||
6. Driving & Comfort
Driving & Comfort Assessment
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
Community verdict for Citroen C3: Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive. Owners frequently praise value for money, but express concern about concern.
Recent Owner Reviews
20 reviews"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"
"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"
"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 ."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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"
"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."
"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"
"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"
"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."
"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."
"C3: Service network coverage is limited, making ownership outside metros challenging."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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"
"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!"
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