Citroen C3 2009

2009 Citroen C3: what owners report

• Worn brake discs are flagged too often on both the 2009–2016 and the 2017–2024 generations.2009–2024
• Exhausts rust and fail inspection more often than average from the second TÜV test onward.2009–2024
• The 2009–2016 car leaks oil as it ages, and German inspectors find its track-rod ends, springs and dampers less durable than on the next generation.2009–2016
• On first-generation cars built 2002–2009, HDi diesels are known for turbo trouble, and a diesel smell with the engine running points to leaking injectors.2002–2009