How much is a 2021 Citroen C3Petrol worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2021 Citroen C3Petrol on the Irish used-car market is around €13,723, based on 6 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2021 Citroen C3 depreciate per year?

A Citroen C3 loses roughly 9.4% 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 2021 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 2021 Citroen C3Petrol?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2021 Citroen C3Petrol using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Trim:All Feel · 1

Source:ROI All NI

Market Intelligence

Citroen C32021

Petrol

€14,950ROI listing median

28 days avg on market · Low data confidence

High DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€13k – €14k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 6h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€13,722.5

private sale ~€11,757 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€9,176 – €11,142

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

57k km

typical 55k km

Days listed

28d

avg on market · demand 82/100

AI Market Summary

**Practical city runabout with low running costs** — excellent fuel economy and manageable engine size suit Irish urban and commute driving well.
**Fairly priced but rising** — median €13,723 reflects +6.6% year-on-year growth; good value against competitors, though supply is tight at only 6 active listings.
**PureTech engine carbon deposits creep in past 80k km** — use quality fuel consistently to avoid rough idle and hesitation; electrical glitches (warning lights, infotainment, power steering loss) reported across model year.
**Before purchase, test cold-start gearbox engagement** — listen and feel for grinding or notchiness on 1st and 2nd gear when engine is cold; gentle handling avoids costly transmission repair.
**Check mileage claim carefully** — median shown is 55k km, slightly below expected range; verify service history and fuel pump/injector cleanliness to rule out neglect despite low miles.

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

Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Manufacturer WLTP data

Power

82 bhp

101 PS

Torque

118 Nm

87 lb·ft

0–62 mph

12.5s

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

53.3 mpg

5.3 L/100km

CO₂

109 g/km

EURO 6

Fuel tank

45L

Dimensions

Length

4.00m

3996 mm

Width

1.83m

Height

1.47m

Wheelbase

2.54m

Kerb weight

980 kg

1,540 kg gross

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★☆

Adult 88% · Child 83%

Insurance

Group 15E

Road tax (UK)

£195

per year

Warranty

3 years

60,000 miles

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Citroen C3 2021

Reliability

3/5

The 2021 Citroën C3 petrol is a budget-friendly city car with adequate reliability for its class, though it lacks the robustness of rivals like the Ford Fiesta. Ownership is generally trouble-free if serviced regularly, but build quality and long-term durability are modest. Good value for money as a used buy, particularly for first-time buyers or urban commuting.

Known issues

PureTech petrol engine carbon build-up on direct injection engines causing rough idle or hesitation after 80,000+ km without quality fuel
Electrical gremlins: intermittent dashboard warning lights, infotainment glitches, and occasional loss of power steering assistance
Manual gearbox grinding or notchiness, particularly on 1st/2nd gear engagement when cold
Water ingress into rear light clusters and boot seals leading to corrosion and electrical faults
Clutch pedal creep or spongy feeling due to master cylinder wear on manual variants
Air conditioning compressor bearing failure resulting in poor cooling or compressor seizure

Good for

Excellent fuel economy for city driving (45–52 mpg mixed) with the 1.2-litre petrol engine
Tight turning circle and compact dimensions ideal for tight urban parking and narrow streets
Low insurance groups and affordable spare parts availability
Spacious interior for its size with clever storage and surprising practicality for a supermini

AI-generated summary · verify with DVSA & owner forums

Safety Recalls2 found

Fuel System2022

Fuel pump may fail or supply insufficient fuel, leading to engine stalling or loss of power whilst driving

Remedy: Fuel pump assembly replacement

2022/9104

Airbags2021

Driver and/or passenger airbag may not deploy correctly in a collision due to faulty control module

Remedy: Airbag control unit reprogramming or replacement

2021/1321

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

Potential value opportunities

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Citroen C3 FEEL PACK PURETECH 82BHP SS...

€14,950

+4% vs expected price

Low km

10k km · manual · Kildare · 21d

Feel

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