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Citroen C3 Aircross

392,650 new C3 Aircross cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland from 2017 to 2022, most of them in France. 1 were licensed in the United Kingdom at the end of 2025.

392,650new cars in Europe, 2017–2022
30countries with registrations
1licensed in the UK
87%MOT first-time pass rate

New registrations in Europe

392,650 new Citroen C3 Aircross cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2017 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were France (21,106), Italy (13,733), Spain (10,624).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
202258,117France, Italy, Spain1,275132 (WLTP)85
202154,304France, Italy, Belgium1,273133 (WLTP)85
202066,023France, Italy, Germany1,271139 (WLTP)83
201999,817France, Italy, United Kingdom1,256144 (WLTP)79
201899,089France, Italy, United Kingdom1,245146 (WLTP)77
201715,300France, Italy, Germany1,251115 (NEDC)79

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

Real-world fuel consumption

14,367 Citroen C3 Aircross cars and vans registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions average 6.8 l/100 km on the road, against 6.0 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 13% more.

FuelVehiclesOn the roadWLTPDifferenceAverage distance so far
Petrol9,0916.86.0+13%23,000 km
Diesel5,1485.24.8+9%43,000 km
Diesel van1285.44.8+13%40,000 km

Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0

What it costs in fuel

On real-world figures the petrol Citroen C3 Aircross uses 6.8 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,010 litres: €2,260 at this week's average price in France, its largest market in Europe.

CountryPetrolDieselPetrol per litreDiesel per litre
France€2,260€1,833€2.23€2.35
Italy€2,044€1,754€2.02€2.24
Germany€2,210€1,771€2.18€2.27
United Kingdom£1,770£1,558£1.75£1.99
Belgium€2,017€1,837€1.99€2.35

Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.

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Year by year

YearNew in EuropeLicensed in the UKMOT passed first timeIn use in Finland
2026———59
2025—1—43
2024———2
2023———32
2022 C3 Aircross58,117——102
2021 C3 Aircross54,304—91%163
2020 C3 Aircross66,023—89%103
2019 C3 Aircross99,817—88%193
2018 C3 Aircross99,089—84%179
2017 C3 Aircross15,300—82%32

New in Europe: registration year (European Environment Agency) · UK: year of manufacture, end of 2025 (DfT/DVLA) · MOT: year of first registration, tests in 2023 (DVSA) · Finland: year of first registration (Traficom) · a year gets its own page when at least three of these cover it

In New Zealand

263 C3 Aircross cars are on the New Zealand register; 1% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2024440
202335350
202276760
202159562
202056550
201933330

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

14,713 C3 Aircross cars are on Dutch roads; 39% arrived later as imports, and 609 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
20267506%€34,065
20251,11917%€33,180
202486854%€32,625
202374651%€34,795
20221,60037%€31,504
20211,36852%€28,384
20201,86940%€27,439
20192,96248%€26,990
20183,01632%€26,465
201741539%€27,560

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In Finland

906 C3 Aircross cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel; 9% of all are hybrids. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.

First registeredIn useAverage mileage
202659—
202543—
202332—
202210250,000 km
202116354,000 km
202010364,000 km
201919374,000 km
201817978,000 km
201732100,000 km

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0

In the United Kingdom

1 C3 Aircross cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
202516

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

25,203 C3 Aircross cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 87% passed first time, against 86% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.

First registeredTestsPassed first timeAll cars that yearAverage mileage
202121691%91%20,100 mi
20204,67089%88%18,700 mi
20199,83288%86%26,300 mi
20189,55584%84%31,700 mi
201793082%82%37,000 mi

Why they fail

Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).

AreaC3 AircrossAll cars, same ages
Brakes4.1%2.5%
Tyres4.1%5.0%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.4%3.6%
Body, chassis, structure2.4%0.4%
Visibility1.5%3.4%
Suspension0.6%1.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks0.5%0.8%
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems0.3%0.3%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the C3 Aircross in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

SR/01382/26 · Fire8 May 2026 · C3 Aircross V3, C5 Aircross V2

Due to a defect in the engine control unit (inverter) in vehicles equipped with electrified dual-clutch transmission (e-DCT), metal soldering residues may pass into the unit. This can cause internal electric short circuits which, can lead to continuous power s…

SR/00841/26 · Fire27 Mar 2026 · C3 Aircross V3, C3 V5, C4 V3, C4X

There is insufficient clearance (< 10 mm), between the tube of the petrol particulate filter and the terminal protection cap of the 48 V belt-driven starter alternator. In wet conditions, the insufficient clearance and contact between these components can lead…

SR/00905/26 · Fire, Injuries27 Mar 2026 · C3 Aircross V3, C3 V5

The electric power steering harness being routed between two screws, and slight vibrations may cause damage during steering operations. This may cause a short circuit, leading to a loss of power steering assistance and/or a fire in the passenger compartment. T…

SR/04252/25 · Injuries12 Dec 2025 · C3 Aircross V3, C3 V5

The brake pedal support may not be attached securely enough due to a missing or poorly assembled pin. If the pin falls, the brake pedal could disengage, making it impossible to stop the vehicle. This may lead to injuries. If the brake pedal fails, the electron…

SR/03151/25 · Environment5 Sept 2025 · Berlingo, C3 Aircross V2, C3 V4, C4 Cactus, C4 Picasso, C5 Aircross, Celysee, Spacetourer, Jumpy, J

The malfunction indicator light (MIL) may fail to illuminate if the diagnostic system of the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and/or the diesel particulate filter (DPF) malfunctions after a fault code has appeared. This could cause the vehicle to operate wi…

SR/02935/25 · Fire15 Aug 2025 · C3 Aircross V3, C3 V5, C4 V3, C4X, C5 Aircross, C5 Aircross V2, C5X, Basalt

The vehicle may have a fuel leak in the high-pressure hose, between the high-pressure pump and the rail, because of loose nuts. This may cause a fire in the vehicle. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of mot…

SR/02655/25 · Injuries25 Jul 2025 · Berlingo, C3 Aircross V2, C3 V4, C4 Cactus, C4 V3, C4 Picasso, C4X, C5 Aircross, Celysée,...

Due to oil carbonisation and high contact pressure, the 7 mm camshaft chain resistance can be reduced. This may cause the camshaft chain to break, leading to an engine failure. This can cause a loss of vehicle's control and increase the risk of accidents and i…

SR/00435/25 · Environment31 Jan 2025 · C3 Aircross, C4, C4X, Celysée

Due to a faulty software of the electronic engine control unit (ECU), an incorrect value may be given when the data are processed by the vehicle. This may result in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions above the regulatory limits. Excessive NOx emissions pose a risk…

A12/01766/23 · Injuries4 Aug 2023 · C3, C3 Aircross

Due to the insufficient hardness of the steel, cracks may appear in the rear axle cross member. This affects the vehicle’s handling, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of …

A12/00034/20 · Injuries17 Jan 2020 · C3 Aircross, Berlingo

The steering column is not manufactured according to specifications.This may result in steering failure and loss of control over the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident.

A12/0976/19 · Injuries5 Jul 2019 · C3, C3 Aircross, C4 Cactus

The rear axle connection may be inadequate and could break. As a result, the rear axle may be disconnected from the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident.

A12/0584/19 · Fire12 Apr 2019 · C3 Aircross II

A protruding weld stud may damage the bodywork wire harness and lead to a short-circuit. This may consequently cause a fire.

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0