Used Citroen C3 cars for sale or finance at 10.9% APR
The Citroen C3’s quirky offers styling made up of loads of friendly, rounded squares. You’ll find them on the headlights, the front grille, in the cabin, and also on the optional rubberised ‘Airbumps’ that save your paintwork from parking scrapes. Check out used Citroen C3 cars for sale at Motorpoint, all available to buy or finance.
Save £6,526 on list priceNearly new / delivery mileageCitroen C3
83kW Plus 44kWh 5dr Auto
2026 (26) reg | 3 miles
Electric | 31 months warranty
£16,149£268 per month
Save £6,426 on list priceNearly new / delivery mileageCitroen C3
83kW Plus 44kWh 5dr Auto
2026 (26) reg | 3 miles
Electric | 31 months warranty
£16,249£270 per month
Save £7,626 on list priceCitroen C3
83kW Plus 44kWh 5dr Auto
2025 (25) reg | 2,919 miles
Electric | 23 months warranty
£15,149£249 per month
Why buy a used Citroen C3
This distinctive supermini stands out with its eye-catching design and practical approach to city driving. Used Citroen C3 models offer excellent value, combining French flair with a reasonable amount of practicality for a small car. The C3's Airbump technology features giant plastic ‘bubblewrap’ along the bottom of the side of the car, and is meant to protect against car park scrapes.
The C3's compact dimensions make it perfect for urban adventures – it’s about the same length as a Volkswagen Polo or Vauxhall Corsa. You'll find both traditional petrol variants and the newer electric e-C3 available, ensuring there's a Citroen C3 for sale to match your driving needs.
Popular Citroen C3 trims for sale at Motorpoint
- Sense – entry-level models get air conditioning, as well as touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- C Series – these get alloy wheels, contrast roof, rear parking sensors and a distinctive styling pack
- Shine (formerly Flair) – these top-spec models add leather trim, a reversing camera, Advanced Comfort seats and a host of premium touches
Owning a Citroen C3
A used Citroen C3 delivers one of the most comfortable rides in its class, thanks to Citroen's focus on passenger comfort. Running costs remain competitive, with efficient engines delivering impressive fuel economy for daily commuting. The distinctive interior features rounded design elements and a minimalist dashboard, though most functions (including adjusting the air-con temperature) require using the touchscreen system, which can be a faff.
Space-wise, four adults can just about fit comfortably in a C3, making it ideal for small families or couples who occasionally need extra seats. The boot handles everyday shopping and weekend trips, though larger families might prefer the C3 Aircross for additional space. Advanced Comfort seats on higher-spec models provide exceptional long-distance comfort.
Technology includes DAB radio and Bluetooth as standard, with touchscreen infotainment on most models. The used Citroen C3 appeals particularly to style-conscious buyers who want something different from mainstream alternatives, plus urban drivers who value the protective Airbumps.
Read our in-depth Citroen C3 review
Similar models to consider
If you’re looking at a Citroen C3, also consider its sister car the Peugeot 208, the legendary Renault Clio and the also-related Vauxhall Corsa.
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Citroen C3 FAQs
There’s only one version of the C3 – a five-door hatchback. Citroen also makes the C3 Aircross SUV, which uses most of the same parts and engines but comes in a slightly taller SUV body style.
If you’re shopping for nearly new Citroen C3s, you’re likely to find pre and post-facelift versions on sale. Pre-facelift cars were first launched in 2016 and carried on until the end of 2020. Post-facelift models arrived in 2021 and are still on sale. Visual differences between the two are very mild with the only noticeable change being the chrome front grille, which is integrated into the upper headlights only on pre-facelift models, while it splits between the lower and upper headlight units on post-facelift models, with the lower lights themselves being made more angular.
The C3 is slightly less than four metres long. That means it’s very slightly shorter than most of its key rivals including the Ford Fiesta, Peugeot 208 and Renault Clio. Those compact dimensions make the C3 easy to handle in the city, with tight parking spots and bumper-to-bumper traffic presenting little challenge.
Its modest footprint does, however, mean the C3 doesn’t have loads of interior space, so family buyers might want to look at a larger car. Nevertheless, four adults will sit comfortably in the interior, and five can just about squeeze in for quick trips. Boot space is enough for the weekly shop but you might struggle to fit much beyond one large suitcase.
Both petrol and diesel engines are offered for the C3, but the overwhelming majority are powered by petrol, which better suits the car’s urban and suburban stomping ground. The entry-level petrol engine isn't the best choice for big motorway miles as it feels a little underpowered at higher speeds but is plenty if you mainly drive in urban areas.
The Citroen C3 is cool, comfortable and connected. It's a great car for buyers who do a lot of local journeys but also head further afield, and for those who need a small car that's easy to park.
The reliability of the Citroen C3 could be better, but the vast majority of cars won't give their owners any headaches whatsoever. If problems do occur, they're more likely to be related to the infotainment system than the major engine components. For absolute peace of mind, consider taking out an extended warranty when you buy your car.
No, the Citroen C3 isn't able to tow a caravan. Its towing capacity is only 600kg for turbocharged cars with manual gearboxes, and less if you choose the PureTech 83 petrol engine or a car with an automatic gearbox.
No, the Citroen C3 isn't available with a sunroof, and neither is the C3 Aircross. However, the smaller C1 is available with a folding fabric roof, which could satisfy your open-air desires.