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Citroën C2 VTS (2004-2009) review

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Parkers overall rating: 3 out of 53.0

At a glance

Price new £10,820 - £14,110
Used prices £371 - £2,765
Road tax cost £35 - £255
Insurance group 6 - 15
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 361 - 586 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Neat handling, lively petrol engine with strong performance, also available with a diesel

CONS

Cramped in the back, some poor interior plastics, over-assisted steering

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

The VTS is the hot hatch version in the C2 range and, unlike the limited edition GT model, has genuine performance from its 125bhp petrol engine with a 0-62mph time of 8.3 seconds. It’s also available with a punchy diesel that’s cheap to tax and will return 64mpg. The VTS handles well thanks to the C2’s lightweight body plus there’s minimal body roll in corners.

Unfortunately the light steering lacks feel and detracts somewhat from the driving enjoyment while the vague gearbox is another disappointment. But affordable prices and low running costs make the VTS a good value junior hot hatch.