Citroën
C3
Citroën C3: years registered new in Europe, fault code help, warning lights and maintenance guides.
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New registrations (EU)2000–2026
Generations and technical specifications
Citroën C3 – Fourth generation2024–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2024–present |
| Body styles | 5-door hatchback |
| Platform | Smart Car Platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.2 (EB2FAMK) I3 1.2 (EB2FAMKd) I3 1.2 THP (EB2LTED) I3 Petrol hybrid 1.2 THP (EB2LTEDH2) I3 mild hybrid |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous (ë-C3) |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| Drivetrain | Mild-Hybrid EV |
| Battery | 0.43 KWh (Hybrid) 30 kWh LFP (ë-C3) 44 kWh LFP (ë-C3) |
| Electric range | 320 km (WLTP, ë-C3) |
| Charging | 7 kW (AC) 100 kW (DC) |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm |
| Length | 4,015 mm |
| Width | 1,813 mm |
| Height | 1,577 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,151–1,416 kg |
| Assembly | Slovakia: Trnava Serbia: Kragujevac |
Citroën C3 – Third generation (India and Latin America)2022–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2022–present |
| Body styles | 5-door hatchback |
| Platform | Smart Car Platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.0 L N3 I3 flex fuel 1.0 L T200 turbo I3 flex fuel 1.2 L EB2F I3 1.2 L EB2DT turbo I3 1.6 L I4 flex fuel |
| Electric motor | 42 kW permanent magnet synchronous (ë-C3) |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic CVT (Latin America) |
| Battery | 29.2 kWh lithium-ion (ë-C3) |
| Electric range | 320 km (ë-C3) |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm |
| Length | 3,981 mm |
| Width | 1,733 mm |
| Height | 1,586 mm |
| Assembly | Brazil: Porto Real, Rio de Janeiro India: Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu (Citroën India) |
Citroën C3 – Third generation (Europe)2016–2024
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | SX/SY |
| Production | 2016–2024 |
| Body styles | 5-door hatchback |
| Platform | PSA PF1 platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.2 L PSA EB2F I3 1.2 L PSA EB2DT turbo I3 Diesel 1.5 L DV5 BlueHDi I4 1.6 L DV6 BlueHDi I4 |
| Transmissions | 5/6-speed manual 6-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm |
| Length | 3,996 mm |
| Height | 1,470 mm |
| Assembly | Slovakia: Trnava (PSA Trnava Plant) Iran: Kashan (Saipa Citröen) |
| Designer | Cyril Pietton (exterior) Jean-Arthur Madelaine (interior) Sylvain Henry (facelift, exterior) |
Citroën C3 – Second generation2009–2020
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | SC |
| Production | 2009–2016 2012–2020 (Brazil) |
| Body styles | 5-door hatchback |
| Platform | PSA PF1 platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.1 L TU1 I4 1.4 L TU3 I4 1.4 L EP3 I4 1.6 L EP6 I4 Diesel 1.4 L DV4 I4 1.6 L DV6 I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 5/6-speed ETG5/6 automated manual 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,466 mm |
| Length | 3,941 mm |
| Width | 1,728 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm |
| Kerb weight | 948–1,065 kg |
| Assembly | France: Poissy (PSA Poissy Plant); Aulnay-sous-Bois Brazil: Porto Real |
Citroën C3 – First generation2002–2012
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | FC/FN |
| Production | 2002–2010 2003–2012 (Brazil) |
| Body styles | 5-door hatchback 2-door convertible |
| Platform | PSA PF1 platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.1 L TU1 I4 1.4 L TU3 I4 1.4 L ET3 I4 1.6 L TU5 I4 Diesel 1.4 L DV4 I4 1.6 L DV6 I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 5-speed SensoDrive automated manual 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,460 mm |
| Length | 3,850 mm (hatchback) 3,934 mm (convertible) |
| Width | 1,670 mm (hatchback) 1,700 mm (convertible) |
| Height | 1,490 mm |
| Kerb weight | 953–1,050 kg |
| Assembly | France: Aulnay-sous-Bois Spain: Villaverde (Madrid) Brazil: Porto Real (PSA Brasil) Uruguay: Barra de Carrasco (Oferol) |
| Designer | Donato Coco Jean-Pierre Ploué |
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | Petrol | 1199 cm³ | 74 kW (101 PS) | 1226 kg | 126–128 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2018–2024 | Petrol | 1199 cm³ | 61 kW (83 PS) | 1055–1125 kg | 123–134 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2016–2024 | Petrol | 1199 cm³ | 81 kW (110 PS) | 1125–1165 kg | 121–149 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2018–2024 | Diesel | 1499 cm³ | 75 kW (102 PS) | 1161–1165 kg | 111–122 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2016–2019 | Petrol | 1199 cm³ | 50 kW (68 PS) | 1051–1055 kg | 132–136 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2013–2018 | Petrol | 1199 cm³ | 60 kW (82 PS) | 1050–1140 kg | 129 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2015–2018 | Petrol | 1200 cm³ | – | 1050–1055 kg | 125–137 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2015–2018 | Diesel | 1560 cm³ | 55 kW (75 PS) | 1155–1178 kg | 83–93 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2015–2018 | Diesel | 1560 cm³ | 73 kW (99 PS) | 1160–1165 kg | 79–95 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2017–2018 | LPG (bi-fuel) | 1199 cm³ | 60 kW (82 PS) | 1145 kg | 113 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2013–2016 | Petrol | 999 cm³ | 50 kW (68 PS) | 1048–1135 kg | 99–102 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010–2015 | Petrol | 1598 cm³ | – | 1150–1253 kg | 136–158 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Diesel | 1398 cm³ | 50 kW (68 PS) | 1145–1230 kg | 99–104 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Diesel | 1560 cm³ | 68 kW (92 PS) | 1155–1246 kg | 90–104 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 1124 cm³ | 44 kW (60 PS) | 1085–1164 kg | 137–139 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 1360 cm³ | 54 kW (73 PS) | 1105–1165 kg | 139 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 1397 cm³ | 70 kW (95 PS) | 1150–1221 kg | 127–134 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 999–1,560 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 44–81 kW (60–110 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,048–1,246 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,451–2,539 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2026 |