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Citroen C3 depreciation
The Citroen C3 loses about 35% of its value in its first three years. From a list price of £21,000, a 2023 example with around 21,500 miles on the clock is worth about £11,250 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of C3 at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
Value by registration year
What a used C3 is worth, year by year
Each row values that year's C3 at its typical mileage (7,110 miles a year). The headline is the midpoint of a private sale and a dealer forecourt price; the range reflects condition and history.
| Reg year | Age | Typical miles | Est. value | Likely range | Of new price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | <1 yr | 3,500 | £19,700 | £18,000–£21,350 | 94% |
| 2025 | 1 yr | 7,000 | £16,200 | £14,750–£17,650 | 81% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 14,000 | £13,550 | £12,300–£14,800 | 71% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 21,500 | £11,250 | £10,150–£12,350 | 63% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 28,500 | £10,050 | £9,050–£11,050 | 59% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 35,500 | £9,600 | £8,600–£10,600 | 58% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 42,500 | £8,200 | £7,300–£9,050 | 53% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 50,000 | £6,850 | £6,050–£7,600 | 47% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 57,000 | £5,800 | £5,100–£6,450 | 43% |
Values are the Forecourt model's estimate at each age's typical mileage, not offers. For a specific mileage, trim and region, use the full C3 profile →
The depreciation curve
Share of original value retained by age (to 8 years). The same curve drives the interactive chart on the profile.
Best time to buy or sell
Buy — Past the steep drop — most of the depreciation is behind it
- Loses about 5% a year around 3 years old
- Steepest losses are over by about 3 years
- UK numbers steady (-2.2% year on year)
- Reliability 58/100
C3 depreciation — quick answers
How much does a Citroen C3 depreciate?
The Citroen C3 loses about 35% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 21,500 miles is worth about £11,250 today.
What is a 2023 Citroen C3 worth?
A 2023 Citroen C3 at a typical 21,500 miles is worth about £11,250 — likely between £10,150 and £12,350 depending on condition and history.
When is the best time to buy or sell a Citroen C3?
Past the steep drop — most of the depreciation is behind it. It loses about 5.4% a year around 3 years old, with the steepest losses over by roughly 3 years.