Citroën C3 (2002 - 2010) 1.4i Desire 5d (2005/05) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

You either a old man, a woman with children, or like me, do not care about your image

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They seem to like it

Would you buy this car again and why?

Probably yes

What are you likely to buy next?

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£6,995

When did you buy the car?

May 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Not too bad, years free breakdown cover and some extras

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

Very helpful, especially after I swapped a car under their 30 day exchange

What's it like to drive?

Gearbox is tricky to master at first, due to it's impossibility to hold on a slope, and the digital display makes it tricky until you get used to it. Fine once you have been driving for a while, quite nippy for a 1.4

What's it like to park?

Easy, the car eases into all small gaps and spaces

Have you had any problems with the car?

The first C3 I had (automatic) kept cutting out for no reason, so I swapped it for a manual. A warning light came on once on the M25. Citroen are not the most reliable cars I'm afraid

What's most practical about your car?

Incredibly spacious in the cabin, for the driver and the front passenger it feels like a people carrier there is that much space

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The stereo is pretty good, and the stereo controls on the stalk are well designed and postioned