Citroën C3 Pluriel (2003 - 2010) 1.4i (75bhp) 3d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I'm an idiot for buying a Citroen.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They thought it was quite funky and cool until I told them about the problems and how it was dealing with Citroen.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. I have yet to be certified clinically insane.
What are you likely to buy next?
Panda 4x4 cross
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£11,000
When did you buy the car?
August 2003
Did you get a good deal and why?
No, asking price.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Small, electic cabriolet
What was the dealer like?
Usual, tried to push the Citroen extended warranty.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Sluggish on the most gentle incline.
What's it like to park?
Fairly easy, good all round visibility.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes. The main thing being a small 2cm cubed piece of plastic (a tram) in the roof mechanism. The car now leaks, ruining the upholstery and billows at above 50mph, necessitating ear plugs. I tried to get this fixed by getting a replacement tram, Citroen refused to do this. They told me the only repair they would allow me have was a whole new roof assembly - tonneau, roof brackets, rear glass, etc. Cost in excess of £2,000 plus £500 to fit min. All this because a £5 piece of plastic has broken which Citroen won't allow me to replace. Some design, eh? Car also has the potentially lethal habit of cutting out in the middle of driving.
What's most practical about your car?
It has quite a lot of space when you fold down the seats and remove the rear boot shelf.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
None.
