Much larger than the Saxo, Citroën’s C3 is roomy and well-equipped. It may lack the timeless appeal of the 2CV, but the C3 still has distinctive looks and is well designed. Fun to drive, the various engine options offer a good choice of performance or fuel economy.
Mainly because new cars are heavily discounted, the resale value of Citroëns tends to be low – making the C3 a bargain for second-hand buyers. Indeed, if you have £6,000 or more, to spend, there is a large choice on dealers’ forecourts.
But one drawback is the high cost of dealer servicing – as highlighted by the Daily Mirror recently: “Drivers could save an average £50 a time by not having their new cars serviced at main dealers. For some, like Citroën C3 owners, it can be up to £141 cheaper.”
It’s not just routine servicing that is pricey. To replace the front brake pads on a Citroën C3 a
dealer will charge around £100. Yet you can buy the parts from a reputable motor accessory
retailer for less than half that sum – a saving of over £50.
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