How much is a 2018 Citroen C3Petrol 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?

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What are the running costs of a 2018 Citroen C3Petrol?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2018 Citroen C3Petrol using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

Citroen C32018

Petrol

€7,999ROI listing median

NI import est.€9,011

ROI cheaper by ~€1,012

34 days avg on market · Low data confidence · VRT based on A8 (106–110 g/km) (17%), Revenue uses OMSP

Soft DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€6k – €12k

middle 50% of listings

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 1h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Expected price

€7,999

retail ~€7,999 · private ~€6,854 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€4,798 – €5,826

Avg mileage

110k km

typical 117k km

Days listed

34d

avg on market · demand 32/100

Price drops

15.4%

2 of 13 ads, avg €750 reduction

Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Verified spec data

Power

82 bhp

83 PS

Torque

118 Nm

87 lb·ft

0–62 mph

13.3s

105 mph top

Engine

1.2L

1200 cc

Boot space

300L

992L folded

Seats

5 doors

EV range

198 km

44 kWh

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

51.4 mpg

5.3 L/100km

CO₂

109 g/km

EURO 6

NOx

37 mg/km

Import levy: €185

Fuel tank

45L

Dimensions

Length

4.00m

3996 mm

Width

1.83m

Height

1.47m

Wheelbase

2.54m

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★☆

Adult 88% · Child 83%

Insurance

Group 8E

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 petrol is a practical urban runabout with acceptable reliability for this segment, though it suffers from some electrical gremlins and interior trim fragility common to budget-focused Citroëns. Parts availability and repair costs are reasonable in Ireland, but owner reports highlight issues with door handles, window regulators, and dashboard rattle. It represents fair value for money as a cheap-to-run city car, but expect minor niggles and consider a pre-purchase inspection carefully.

Known issues

Door handle mechanisms breaking (both interior and exterior) — plastic components prone to fatigue
Electric window regulator failures, particularly driver's side — motor or mechanism failure common from 80,000 km
Dashboard and interior trim rattles and loose panels — adhesive failures on plastic trim pieces
Engine oil leaks from rocker cover gasket — visible seepage but rarely catastrophic
Electrical gremlins with dashboard lights and instrument cluster — occasional display glitches or dim illumination
Fuel gauge sender unit faults — erratic fuel level reading or complete failure

Good for

Excellent fuel economy (combined ~4.5–5.2 L/100 km real-world for 1.2-litre PureTech petrol)
Low purchase price and competitive insurance groups — affordable entry-level city car
Compact, manoeuvrable design perfect for tight urban parking and congested streets
Decent interior space for occasional family trips despite modest external footprint

AI-generated summary · verify with DVSA & owner forums