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Used Citroën C3 or Peugeot 208: which one to choose?
| Criterion |  Photo: Cutlass, CC0 Citroën C3 III |  Photo: MoCars, CC0 Peugeot 208 II |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Extra caution | Buy with care |
| Reliability | 2.5/5 | 3.0/5best |
| Observed prices | €5,200 – €11,300 | €8,900 – €18,000 |
| Monthly cost (12,000 km/year) | €415 | €379best |
| Known faults | 4, 2 serious | 3, 1 seriousbest |
| Euro NCAP | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Category | City car | City car |
| Fuel types | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Lowest consumption | 6.1 L/100 km | 5.3 L/100 km |
| Boot | 300 Lbest | 265 L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Our conclusion
These two city cars share the same Stellantis engines and their serious faults: timing belt and oil consumption on the 1.2 PureTech, timing chain on the 1.5 BlueHDi. The C3 III also carries a recall for fire risk (oil spray jets on 82 hp PureTech engines built between 2022 and 2024), which is why it scores 1/5 against 2/5 for the 208. Both earned 4 stars at Euro NCAP (2017 for the C3, 2019 for the 208). The C3 has a bigger boot (300 L against 265 L). In both cases, only buy with a complete service history and proof that the recalls have been carried out.
By Rédaction Quelle Occasion · updated on 9 October 2026