How much is a 2018 Citroen C3Diesel worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2018 Citroen C3Diesel on the Irish used-car market is around €9,995, based on 4 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2018 Citroen C3 depreciate per year?

A Citroen C3 loses roughly 21.0% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

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

33 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€10k – €11k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

NI active now

Updated 14h ago · NI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€9,995

private sale ~€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

€6,997 – €8,496

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

124k km

typical 134k km

Days listed

33d

avg on market · demand 48/100

AI Market Summary

Fuel-efficient diesel with low running costs — typical for urban and mixed driving, but frequent short trips will clog the DPF.
Fairly priced at median €9,995 for the segment; no shortage of stock (4 active listings), so negotiate — don't rush.
BlueHDi injector faults common — expect hard starts or rough idle. DPF blockages likely if previous owner did mostly town driving; check service history for motorway use and DPF cleaning records.
Before buying: request full service history (especially DPF regeneration dates) and take a test drive in varied conditions to listen for injector chatter or starting hesitation.
Verify mileage aligns with 8-year age (134k km median is realistic for Irish use); check NCT status and any outstanding advisories on the cert.

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

NI · by value score

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 · 36d

Flair

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