Tip On Buying A Citroen C3 Auto

[onextwo]

Hi,

I am looking to buy a C3 Auto about 2003 to 2006.

 

Any tips on what to look out for and on the test drive?

 

I do not know anything about the C3 so any tip would help. Thanks Stephen

Edited July 11, 2016 by onextwo

[paul.h]

Welcome to the forum.

 

Does it need to be an auto and what engine size do you want, petrol or diesel ?

 

There are some common problems here to check http://www.citroen-owners-club.co.uk/citroen/topic/20273-common-problems-rev-27102015/  but on a 10 to 13 year old car you really need to buy it on condition and make sure everything works since a minor problem could cost more than the car is worth.

 

Citroen handbooks from about 2007 can be read/copied/printed on-line. Some features may not apply to older ones but it is still worth looking to get an idea about the car and how it works http://service.citroen.com/ddb/

[onextwo]

Hi,

it is for my Daughter (first car) and she only has a auto licence.

 

Can not be to picky on engine size or type as there is not to may auto about.

 

Looking to spend about £2000, but will spend more it later autos are better.

 

What is the best engine and year for then?

[paul.h]

For a young driver with no previous car insurance and only recently passed the driving test, then I would go on-line and get some insurance quotes before deciding on the car and engine size. You may find you can not get insurance for a larger engine or it would be too expensive. If possible, you may also consider lessons and taking the driving test in a manual car. If you need a registration plate for the quotes you could use ones for cars that you are considering that are for sale in the ads.

 

I have never had an auto gearbox but if they go wrong can be expensive. Some are also not full auto ones so I do not know if this is affected by only having an auto driving licence.

[paul.h]

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=23&t=625270

 

This discussion has some info on what the DVLA consider to be an auto car - one without a clutch pedal or lever. The car V5C should say if the car is an auto or manual.