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).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 58,117 | 132 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 54,304 | 133 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 66,023 | 139 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 99,817 | 144 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 99,089 | 146 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 15,300 | 115 (NEDC) |
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.
| Fuel | Vehicles | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 9,091 | 6.8 | 6.0 | +13% |
| Diesel | 5,148 | 5.2 | 4.8 | +9% |
| Diesel van | 128 | 5.4 | 4.8 | +13% |
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.
| Country | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| France | €2,260 | €1,833 |
| Italy | €2,044 | €1,754 |
| Germany | €2,210 | €1,771 |
| United Kingdom | £1,770 | £1,558 |
| Belgium | €2,017 | €1,837 |
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.
Work it out for your driving
Year by year
| Year | New in Europe | Licensed in the UK |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — |
| 2025 | — | 1 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 C3 Aircross | 58,117 | — |
| 2021 C3 Aircross | 54,304 | — |
| 2020 C3 Aircross | 66,023 | — |
| 2019 C3 Aircross | 99,817 | — |
| 2018 C3 Aircross | 99,089 | — |
| 2017 C3 Aircross | 15,300 | — |
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 year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 2022 | 76 | 76 | 0 |
| 2021 | 59 | 56 | 2 |
| 2020 | 56 | 55 | 0 |
| 2019 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
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 registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 750 | €34,065 |
| 2025 | 1,119 | €33,180 |
| 2024 | 868 | €32,625 |
| 2023 | 746 | €34,795 |
| 2022 | 1,600 | €31,504 |
| 2021 | 1,368 | €28,384 |
| 2020 | 1,869 | €27,439 |
| 2019 | 2,962 | €26,990 |
| 2018 | 3,016 | €26,465 |
| 2017 | 415 | €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 registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 59 | — |
| 2025 | 43 | — |
| 2023 | 32 | — |
| 2022 | 102 | 50,000 km |
| 2021 | 163 | 54,000 km |
| 2020 | 103 | 64,000 km |
| 2019 | 193 | 74,000 km |
| 2018 | 179 | 78,000 km |
| 2017 | 32 | 100,000 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.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6 |
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 registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 216 | 91% |
| 2020 | 4,670 | 89% |
| 2019 | 9,832 | 88% |
| 2018 | 9,555 | 84% |
| 2017 | 930 | 82% |
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).
| Area | C3 Aircross | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Tyres | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.4% | 3.6% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.4% | 0.4% |
| Visibility | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Suspension | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.3% | 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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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.
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.
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