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Citroen C3 Review - Car Review (2008 Jan)
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What they said when the Citroen C3 was new… (Apr 17 2002) THE final part of this year's supermini saga is ready to roll and, as they say, the best is always worth waiting for. Citroen may be a newcomer to this part of the market but it has c... Citroen C3 Review

Citroen C3 Pluriel Review - Car Review (2008 Jan)
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What they said when the Citroen C3 Pluriel was new… (Jun 2 2003) THOSE EVER-so-clever people at Citroen have come up with the niche model to end them all; a car which is, in fact, four niche models in one. In fact, the new C3 Pluriel isn't s... Citroen C3 Pluriel Review

Citroen's bubbly bargain - Car Review (2010 Aug)
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EARLIER Citroen C3 prices are now down to around £2,000, so with full service history – which they should all have – they are a good buy.The bubble shape might not appeal to all, but it is very practical and there’s a wide range of engines to choose ... Citroen's bubbly bargain

New C3 is a glass act - Car Review (2009 Jul)
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THE new Citroen C3 is shaping up to be a glass act with an optional 'Zenith' windscreen, which stretches back over the driver's head like those offered in the Vauxhall Astra.They say it offers panoramic vision and creates an airy and light cabin but,... New C3 is a glass act

Practical and affordable C3 - Car Review (2008 Sep)
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THE bubble shape of the Citroen C3 might appear a little odd but it is very practical and is now down to quite affordable prices.Launched in 2002, there is a wide range of engines and heavy discounts when new make for low secondhand prices.Engines ra... Practical and affordable C3

Citroen C3 1.6i VTR - Car Review (2005 Aug)
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BIG may be beautiful, but when it comes to a nippy little hatchback that has bundles of room, the Citroen C3 model has plenty of appeal.The French giant recently introduced a sporty version of its C3 hatchback model in the guise of the 120mph VTR and... Citroen C3 1.6i VTR

Citroen C3 1.6 HDi VTR - Car Review (2006 Jun)
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IN the world of entertainment, award ceremonies are big business with television and silver screen aficianados seemingly never tiring of watching their favourites holding trophies.These days, car connoisseurs, too, are well catered for when it comes ... Citroen C3 1.6 HDi VTR

Citroen C3 1.6i SensoDrive - Car Review (2004 Jan)
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IT OOZES quirkiness by the bucketload but is a pain to drive - welcome to the frustrating world of the new Citroen C3.With this model, the French car-builder has produced one of THE funky-looking superminis.But don't let its cute looks fool you into ... Citroen C3 1.6i SensoDrive

Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTI Exclusive - Car Review (2009 Oct)
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GUARANTEED to bring a touch of flair and eye-catching design to the industry the non-conformist French giant Citroen never disappoints with a new arrival.And to be fair, the Citroen C3 Picasso is guaranteed to turn a few heads too.With its high sides... Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTI Exclusive

Citroen C3 XTR HDI - Car Review (2004 Jun)
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IF LOOKS really can thrill, the Citroen C3 XTR will slightly raise the pulse. The latest model to join the burgeoning C3 range, the XTR appears to have been on a workshop equivalent of a workout.The rounded and practical shape of the supermini Citroe... Citroen C3 XTR HDI

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Wide view taken by Citroen (2010 Jan)
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THINGS are certainly swinging for Citroën's new C3 supermini after its debut back in December. It's the car which gives an extraordinary panoramic view through the its Zenith windscreen.This windscreen is a Citroen creation which is 36% larger than a... Wide view taken by Citroen

Citroen ends cashback (2009 Dec)
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MORE THAN a decade of money-back offers will come to an end when Citroen puts its new C3 small car range in the showrooms next year.Due to go on sale in January, the latest version of the popular supermini will be sold without the aid of cashback, th... Citroen ends cashback

Citroen powers up with new DS4 (2010 Aug)
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THE second of Citroen’s swish DS models will be going on sale next year after making its debut at the Paris Motor Show next month.The announcement of the DS4 comes only days after Citroen revealed a high performance version of the current DS3 to riva... Citroen powers up with new DS4

Citroen offers and news (2008 May)
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Peugeot Partner or Citroen Berlingo? (2009 May)
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Hi there, I am looking to buy either a Peugeot Partner or Citroen Berlingo Multispace. Can you tell me the difference and the different models, I am confused as to whether to go for 1.6 or 2.0 litre engines. I've been told to go for 90bhp. Thanks Peugeot Partner or Citroen Berlingo?

Citroen shifts the tubeway army (2011 Sep)
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IT may look more like a futuristic high security vehicle for shifting prisoners or gold bars but Citroen’s latest concept is based on the idea that travel should be fun.Named the Tubik, this high-tech executive shuttle will make its debut at this mon... Citroen shifts the tubeway army

Recall latest: Peugeot Citroen, Honda, Toyota (2010 Jan)
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Peugeot Citroen, Europe's second-biggest carmaker, is recalling some cars made with Toyota in Europe. "For Peugeot 107s and Citroen C1s, we are going to carry out an identical campaign as Toyota," a spokesman said. The Japanese car giant ... Recall latest: Peugeot Citroen, Honda, Toyota

New concept is the height of fashion (2010 Sep)
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CITROEN has joined forces with one of the world’s leading fashion brands to produce a new lifestyle car concept called the Citroen Lacoste.The concept will be unveiled at the upcoming Paris Motor Show with the idea of transporting passengers to a lig... New concept is the height of fashion

Recalls are underway – let’s start buying those cars (2010 Feb)
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Now that the recall process for cars with potential accelerator problems is underway for Toyota, with Citroen and Peugeot following on quickly this month, now may be the time for savvy car buyers to grab a quick bargain. Matthew Tumbridge, Editor of... Recalls are underway – let’s start buying those cars

Thrifty small cars (2008 Aug)
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Hi Matt, I am looking to replace my 7 year old 998 Toyota Yaris, and am looking for something even more fuel/insurance/car tax efficient. I have been looking at the Toyota Aygo the Citroen C1and the Peugeot 107. These seem to be the best city car's... Thrifty small cars

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