Which model have I just bought?

Hello all,

I just bought a second-hand C3 but am confused as to precisely which model I've got. I know it's a 2013 C3 VTR+ with a 3-cylinder 1.2 engine, but is it the 2nd generation or the 2nd generation face lift? How can I tell?

Sorry in advance if this is a stupid question

Cheers,
Tony

Hello Tony

The original C3 was made in 2002 and carried on until a facelift in 2006

The 2006 facelift model was produced to 2009.

In 2010 the A51 model was produced, then to 2013 when the new C3 was released.


If you can take a photo of your new car, you can add it following these instructions to attach a photo to your post and the late model owners can help you identify it.

Tony_37 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 21, 2021 9:19 am Hello all,

I just bought a second-hand C3 but am confused as to precisely which model I've got. I know it's a 2013 C3 VTR+ with a 3-cylinder 1.2 engine, but is it the 2nd generation or the 2nd generation face lift? How can I tell?

Sorry in advance if this is a stupid question

Cheers,
Tony

Hello

It may be best to do this by VIN?

You can reply to this to unlock the PM.system for you. Then PM me the vin or just reply with it here. It may shed some light on which C3 you have.

Hello and thanks for the reply.

The VIN is VF7SCHMZ0DW607*** and the engine no. B2080059***


Hope that helps

Cheers,
Tony

Thanks,

You can PM me the full vin if you prefer.

I call yours the A51 facelift

It is also called the Citroen C3 model II, Facelift

(It's definitely the facelift)

2nd generation face lift? How can I tell?

Sorry in advance if this is a stupid question

It is the second generation facelift, you can tell by the front 'face' of the car. It matches the look of the facelift and doesn't match the original model 2 design.

And it is certainly not a stupid question

A tidy looking C3 you have

C3 model 2 from 2010




C3 model 2 facelift from 2013 with completely redesigned front grille

Hello and many thanks for all the info.

It was that high level windscreen that was confusing me actually - mine doesn't have that.

Cheers,
Tony

Tony_37 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 21, 2021 12:24 pm Hello and many thanks for all the info.

It was that high level windscreen that was confusing me actually - mine doesn't have that.

Cheers,
Tony

The 108degree windscreen 'visiospace' is actually an optional extra

C3driver52 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 21, 2021 12:41 pm

Tony_37 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 21, 2021 12:24 pm Hello and many thanks for all the info.

It was that high level windscreen that was confusing me actually - mine doesn't have that.

Cheers,
Tony

The 108degree windscreen 'visiospace' is actually an optional extra

It may have been optional on the lower trim levels but was always standard on Exclusives and on the run-out Platinum versions.