Citroen C3 Pluriel

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    the first owners have suffered as we were ginea pigs with no reward on costs since it has devalued more with all the issues

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not had a service yet so can't say. Petrol is standard

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Sometimes a bit rough, but on smooth roads you get a smooth ride

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Good when it wants, but very temperamental

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Out of 4 weekends it broke down 3 times.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Get a lot of admiring looks

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Comfortable in the front, cramped in the back

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good and bad. Alarm too sensitive - wakes you and neighbours up in the middle of the night.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    No one will admit responsibility for the car which was released onto the open market far too early. Should have been tested a lot more, especially in rain!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Battery drained 3 times for no reason. RAC couldn't start it so was recovered to dealer.

    Other

    Roof leaks, general shoddy parts inside car such as internal wing mirror casings, handbrake button and gear stick.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No