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    2005 Citroen C3

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    $18,000 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

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    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 60,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Citroen C3

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new Citroen C3 is a Light Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $18,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $26,990 for the XTR.

    There are 5 variants of the C3 available in Australia.

    Engine options include 1.4L multi-point injection (57kW/118Nm) and 1.6L multi-point injection (83kW/150Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2002 C3 is offered with a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty.

    2005 Citroen C3 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Citroen C3

    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1155
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 305
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 33.2
      • Front Headroom (mm): 918
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1401
      • Front Track (mm): 1439
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 36.1
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 33.9
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 55.2
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.2
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10450
      • Overall Height (mm): 1519
      • Overall Length (mm): 3850
      • Overall Width (mm): 1667
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 860
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1402
      • Rear Track (mm): 1439
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10110
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2460
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 14.2
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 168
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 104
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 75
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 54
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 118
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3300
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Electric
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Paint Distance (km): 60000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 37300
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 60000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 60000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel

    SX

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio
      • Anti-theft Protection Separate Display Type: Separate Display
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 49.69
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
    • Dimensions
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.3
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1406
      • Front Track (mm): 1435
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 55.4
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10110
      • Overall Height (mm): 1520
      • Rear Track (mm): 1435
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10450
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 46
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 6.2
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 38
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 47
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 8.2
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 29
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 8.2
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 78
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 57
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3400
    • Storage
      • Below Seat Storage Driver Location: Driver
      • Below Seat Storage Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1174
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 540
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1470
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1147
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
    Removes from Base:
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
    • Dimensions
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 33.2
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1401
      • Front Track (mm): 1439
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 55.2
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10450
      • Overall Height (mm): 1519
      • Rear Track (mm): 1439
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10110
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 75
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 54
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3300
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Electric

    Exclusive

    Adds to SX:
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 52.78
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 900
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1080
    Removes from SX:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 49.69
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 6.2
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 38
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 47
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 8.2
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 29
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 8.2
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5
    • Storage
      • Below Seat Storage Driver Location: Driver
      • Below Seat Storage Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1174
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1147

    Limited Edition

    Adds to Exclusive:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 5
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 5
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 48.22
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Dimensions
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.9
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11290
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11550
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 7.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 33
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 43
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 17.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 162
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 101
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Storage
      • Below Seat Storage Driver Location: Driver
      • Below Seat Storage Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
    • Ventilation
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1176
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 557
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1507
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1182
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Removes from Exclusive:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 52.78
    • Dimensions
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.3
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10110
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10450
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 14.2
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 168
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 104
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 900
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 540
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1470
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1080
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel

    XTR

    Adds to Limited Edition:
    • Audio
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 52.29
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1609
      • Overall Width (mm): 1687
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 6.2
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 38
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 46
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 29
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 8
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 12.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 192
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 119
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 109
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 80
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 147
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5750
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Visibility
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
    • Warranty
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 566
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1530
    Removes from Limited Edition:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 5
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 5
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 48.22
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1520
      • Overall Width (mm): 1667
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 7.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 33
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 43
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 17.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 162
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 101
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 78
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 57
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 118
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3400
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
    • Storage
      • Below Seat Storage Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Warranty
      • Paint Distance (km): 60000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 37300
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 557
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1507
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1182
    See all 2005 Citroen C3 Specs

    2002 Citroen C3 Dimensions

    1519mm
    1667mm
    3850mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2002 Citroen C3 Dimensions

    2005 Citroen C3 Towing Capacity

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    2005 Citroen C3 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Citroen C3?

    The Citroen C3 offers a 3 year 60,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Citroen C3 FAQs

    The cheapest Citroen C3 is the Base that starts from $18,000.

    The most expensive Citroen C3 is the XTR that starts from $26,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Citroen C3 is 1176 kg offered by the following variants: Exclusive, Limited Edition and XTR.

    The largest Citroen C3 is the XTR which measures 1687mm wide, 3850mm in length and sits 1609mm tall.

    The most powerful Citroen C3 is the Exclusive which has 83kW of power from its 1.6L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Citroen C3 is built in France and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Citroen C3 is the Exclusive which weighs 1525 kg (kerb weight).

    The Citroen C3 uses Unleaded.

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