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Used Citroën C3 or Dacia Sandero: which one to choose?
| Criterion |  Photo: Cutlass, CC0 Citroën C3 III |  Photo: crash71100, CC0 Dacia Sandero III |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Extra caution | Good choice, check first |
| Reliability | 2.5/5 | 4.5/5best |
| Observed prices | €5,200 – €11,300 | €10,500 – €15,600 |
| Monthly cost (12,000 km/year) | €415 | €357best |
| Known faults | 4, 2 serious | 2, none seriousbest |
| Euro NCAP | 4/5best | 2/5 |
| Category | City car | City car |
| Fuel types | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Lowest consumption | 6.1 L/100 km | 5.4 L/100 km |
| Boot | 300 L | 328 Lbest |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Our conclusion
The Sandero III is far more reassuring on mechanicals: a rating of 4.5/5 and only minor electronic faults, against 1/5 for the C3 III and the serious faults of its 1.2 PureTech and 1.5 BlueHDi engines. The C3 is better protected (4 stars at Euro NCAP in 2017, against 2 for the Sandero in 2021). The boots are similar in size (300 L for the C3, 328 L for the Sandero).
By Rédaction Quelle Occasion · updated on 9 October 2026