CITROEN C3 1.6 VTi 16V Exclusive 5dr (2010)

Early days, good stuff, better than the old C3

Had a C3 for a few years mid 2000s. Did the job, got me to work and back. Gave a bit of hassle but all fixed within the warranty (with the usual 'banter' over whether the warranty covered it). Traded it in after the end of the warranty as I fancied a change. Went over to Vauxhall. Big mistake.

Came back to Citroen. Saw the C3 when it was first released, liked the look. Went to a dealer and had a good look around it, and read the specs etc. Wasn't too sure, but then drove a friend's. Impressed, much better than the C3 mark 1. Better ride, tighter in the corners, packs a meaner punch all round.

Fuel economy seems about the same actually, around low to mid 40s MPG in real everyday mixed conditions. Ok for the engine size but not amazing. Could do a bit better in this day and age. Steering extremely easy, very light, a bit too light maybe. Excellent driving position in the Citroen C3 and big windows, so easy to park and move around. Can be a bit wobbly if you give it a surprise on the corners but just don't drive like a pillock and it's a dream to drive.

Good space wise inside. Neat trim layout, plenty of storage bins and spaces. Glad Citroen haven't gone with the fashion of making the stereo unit unchangeable. Might give it a go changing that at some point, altho some internet searches suggest it might cause electrical probs.

Enormous windscreen last but not least. Best feature maybe. For some simple reasons as well. In a normal car you can't see the traffic lights when you're too close, need to buckle over to see them. In the Citroen C3, you can see them when you're right underneath them. Generally makes for much better visibility as well.