How much is a 2018 Citroen C3Diesel worth in Ireland?

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How much does a 2018 Citroen C3 depreciate per year?

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Is it cheaper to import a 2018 Citroen C3 from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2018 Citroen C3Diesel?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2018 Citroen C3Diesel using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

Citroen C32018

Diesel

€7,250ROI listing median

€9,926All listing median

28 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€9k – €11k

middle 50% of listings

Listings

all active now

Updated 4h ago · all · Low confidence

Expected price

€9,995

retail ~€9,995 · private ~€8,564 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€5,995 – €7,279

Avg mileage

110k km

typical 95k km

Days listed

28d

avg on market · demand 47/100

AI Market Summary

Efficient diesel, but urban driving is its weak point—DPF regeneration struggles on short stop-start journeys; regular motorway runs essential for engine health.
Fair pricing at median €9,995—typical for this age and mileage, but check competitors; no significant bargain or premium.
BlueHDi injectors prone to fouling; hard starting or rough idle are warning signs. Inspect for electrical gremlins: flickering dash, interior lights, sticky power windows.
Before buying, request full service history and confirm recent motorway usage (prevents DPF clogging). Have a pre-purchase diagnostic check injector condition.

AI-generated analysis · Carintel.ie · verify independently before purchasing

Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Manufacturer WLTP data

Power

99 bhp

101 PS

Torque

252 Nm

187 lb·ft

0–62 mph

10.6s

115 mph top

Engine

1.6L

1600 cc

Boot space

300L

922L folded

Seats

5 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

76.3 mpg

3.7 L/100km

Urban

64.95 mpg

Extra urban

88.3 mpg

CO₂

95 g/km

EURO 6

Fuel tank

42L

Dimensions

Length

4.00m

3996 mm

Width

1.83m

Height

1.47m

Wheelbase

2.54m

Kerb weight

1,090 kg

1,670 kg gross

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★☆

Adult 88% · Child 83%

Insurance

Group 20A

Road tax (UK)

£195

per year

Warranty

3 years

60,000 miles

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Citroen C3 2018

Reliability

3/5

The 2018 Citroën C3 diesel is a budget-friendly city car with modest reliability; the 1.5 BlueHDi diesel engine is reasonably robust but prone to DPF regeneration issues and occasional injector problems. Ownership costs are low and parts are affordable, but expect some electrical gremlins typical of the C3 range. Good value if purchased with full service history and careful pre-purchase inspection of the fuel system.

Known issues

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) regeneration issues and blocked DPF, especially on short urban journeys without sustained motorway driving
1.5 BlueHDi injector problems causing hard starting and rough idle, typically requiring injector cleaning or replacement (€300–600 per injector)
Electrical faults: interior lighting, dashboard display flickering, and power window failures due to poor connector contacts
EGR valve deposits and occasional EGR cooler leaks, leading to loss of coolant and overheating
Brake pad wear sensor failures causing false warning lights
Weak 12V auxiliary battery leading to starting issues and loss of electrical functions, particularly in vehicles over 5 years old

Good for

Low purchase price and cheap insurance for young/new drivers
Excellent fuel economy on mixed driving (45–50 mpg real-world if DPF healthy)
Tight turning circle and nimble handling ideal for urban commuting
Simple, spacious interior with good practicality for a city car

Years to avoid: 2015, 2016, 2017

AI-generated summary · verify with DVSA & owner forums

Safety Recalls3 found

Brakes2019

Brake pad wear sensor may cause incorrect warning light activation

Remedy: Brake pad wear sensor replacement or calibration

2019/0031

Fuel System2018

Fuel pump module may fail, causing loss of fuel supply

Remedy: Fuel pump module replacement

2018/0179

Engine2018

Engine may stall due to fuel system malfunction in the 1.5 BlueHDi diesel

Remedy: Fuel pump/injector software update or component replacement

2018/0268

AI-generated · verify at gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall

Potential value opportunities

ROI + NI · by value score

Citroen C3 2018

€7,250

-9% vs expected price

132k km · manual · 6d

See ad

2018 Citroen C3 Video Review • (1 Owner Review)

£6,400→€12,601imported

-1% vs expected price

NI Import

NI → ROI import costs

Assumes the car is NI-registered (no customs duty or VAT under Windsor Framework). Includes VRT + NOx levy + registration + transport. Click for full breakdown.

92k km · manual · Magherafelt · 45d

See ad

Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 S&S manual Flair

€9,995

+23% vs expected price

174k km · manual · 114d

Flair

See ad

2018 Citroen C3 1.5 BlueHDi 100 Flair 5dr

£5,500→€11,539imported

+23% vs expected price

NI Import

NI → ROI import costs

Assumes the car is NI-registered (no customs duty or VAT under Windsor Framework). Includes VRT + NOx levy + registration + transport. Click for full breakdown.

147k km · manual · Londonderry · 45d

Flair

See ad

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