Citroën C3 Aircross

Citroën C3 Aircross
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The Citroën C3 Aircross has a 1,200 cc petrol engine with 3 cylinders, a length of 4,177 mm and 5 seats. Top speed is 188 km/h. For new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025, CO₂ emissions are 119 g/km for the hybrid petrol version and 133 g/km for the petrol version (WLTP). In Norway, 331 were registered new between 2019 and 2022, with a peak of 186 in 2019. Seven recall campaigns are listed in EU Safety Gate.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerCitroën
FuelPetrol
Engine power (EU/EEA average)90 kW (120 hp)
CO₂ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025)Hybrid (petrol) 119 g/km, petrol 133 g/km
Kerb weight (EU/EEA average)1,375 kg
Displacement1,200 cc
Cylinders3
Top speed188 km/h
Dimensions and layout
Length4,186 mm
Width1,769 mm
Height1,643 mm
Seats5
Doors5

Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Citroën C3 Aircross registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (33,228 cars), engine power from 26 countries, kerb weight from 27 countries. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.

New registrations in Norway

Number of Citroën C3 Aircross registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Citroën C3 Aircross first registrations in Norway per year
2019186
2020104
202132
20229

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Power by engine variant (Norway)

331 Citroën C3 Aircross cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2019–2022, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.

Power by engine variant for the Citroën C3 Aircross, new registrations in Norway
DrivetrainPowerKerb weightYearsRegistered in Norway
Petrol81 kW (109 hp)1,278 kg2019–2020197
Petrol96 kW (129 hp)1,279 kg2019–2022102
Diesel88 kW (118 hp)1,335 kg2019–202129

Plus 1 variant with fewer than 10 cars (3 cars in total).

Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Citroën C3 Aircross cars registered for the first time across 27 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
France13,229
Italy5,422
Germany3,177
Belgium2,646
Portugal1,364
Poland1,293
Greece1,030
Austria945
Netherlands929
Bulgaria610
Hungary483
Sweden424
Czechia400
Croatia298
Slovakia259

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

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Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 89% of Citroën C3 Aircrosss pass their MOT test first time, based on 24,630 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

7 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Citroën C3 Aircross. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-12-12

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-05-08

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-03-27

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-08-15

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    This may consequently cause a fire.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-04-12

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-03-27

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-01-31

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Citroën recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Citroën C3 Aircross?
The Citroën C3 Aircross has a rated top speed of 188 km/h.
How much power does the Citroën C3 Aircross have?
The Citroën C3 Aircross produces 90 kW (120 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Citroën C3 Aircross?
The Citroën C3 Aircross is 4,186 mm long, 1,769 mm wide and 1,643 mm tall.
How much does the Citroën C3 Aircross weigh?
The Citroën C3 Aircross has a kerb weight of about 1,375 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Citroën C3 Aircross?
It depends on the drivetrain. For the Citroën C3 Aircross registered in the EU/EEA in 2025: Hybrid (petrol) 119 g/km, petrol 133 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
How many seats does the Citroën C3 Aircross have?
The Citroën C3 Aircross has 5 seats.