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Citroen C3 Aircross buying guide (Ireland, 2026)

What a used Citroen C3 Aircross costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 124 for sale right now.

Our take on the Citroen C3 Aircross

A 2023 Citroen C3 Aircross typically advertises at €20,950 and a 2018 one at €9,750, so it loses roughly 14% of its value a year at that age, faster than most cars. Most for sale are petrols; diesels are rarer, at 13%. At the NCT, the 2019–2021 cars fail more often than other cars the same year, so a fresh NCT is worth paying a little more for. The 1.2 petrol is the most common engine (46% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 160k km.

Check a Citroen C3 Aircross's priceNCT pass rate by year

Used Citroen C3 Aircross prices by year

Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.

Citroen C3 Aircross NCT pass rate

How often Citroen C3 Aircrosses pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).

Most common reasons a 2021 Citroen C3 Aircross fails: wheels & tyres (18.7% of tests, more than most cars), brakes (14.3% of tests, more than most cars), brake test (rollers) (14.3% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (8.8% of tests, more than most cars).

Common Citroen C3 Aircross problems

Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.

Engines and how long they last

1.2 Petrol: usual problem: wet timing belt breaks up and blocks the oil pickup.

"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.

Parts for the Citroen C3 Aircross

Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.

Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming belt kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils

Quick bits on Amazon

Faster delivery for small things.

Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter

Before you buy a used Citroen C3 Aircross

Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.

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