Depreciation & used values · Hatchback
Citroen C3 depreciation
The Citroen C3 loses about 43% 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 £11,300 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of C3 at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
How this curve is built — the level is pinned to a researched used-market price for this model (AutoTrader median, 2023 at 30k miles). The curve shape itself is a segment-level model shared with similar cars, not a per-model measurement, so treat the year-on-year pattern as indicative and the anchored year as the firm point.
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 | £14,550 | £13,250–£15,850 | 73% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 14,000 | £12,850 | £11,650–£14,050 | 68% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 21,500 | £11,300 | £10,200–£12,400 | 63% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 28,500 | £10,000 | £9,000–£11,000 | 59% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 35,500 | £8,800 | £7,900–£9,750 | 53% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 42,500 | £7,800 | £6,950–£8,650 | 50% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 50,000 | £6,850 | £6,050–£7,600 | 47% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 57,000 | £6,050 | £5,350–£6,750 | 45% |
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 7% a year around 3 years old
- UK numbers steady (-2.2% year on year)
- Reliability 84/100
C3 depreciation — quick answers
How much does a Citroen C3 depreciate?
The Citroen C3 loses about 43% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 21,500 miles is worth about £11,300 today.
What is a 2023 Citroen C3 worth?
A 2023 Citroen C3 at a typical 21,500 miles is worth about £11,300 — likely between £10,200 and £12,400 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 6.5% a year around 3 years old.