Summary
The Citroën C3 Aircross is a compact petrol-mild hybrid family car. There is also a an all-electric range which we cover here.
Built on the same foundations as the Vauxhall Frontera, the C3 Aircross has been given a lukewarm welcome by the British motoring media, who largely agree that the compact family car offers great value-for-money and a comfortable driving experience, but that rivals are quicker and sharper to drive.
Carwow’s Tom Wiltshire praises the Citroën for offering up to seven seats in an affordable hatchback-sized package, adding the caveat that buyers shouldn’t “expect it to be too sophisticated”, noting that the petrol engine is a bit “weedy” and that its electric counterpart is nicer to drive.
Parker’s Seth Walton agrees, also noting that the car’s interior trim fells “cheap” in places. “It’s not very refined”, concludes the Car team, but “if you’re after an affordable, inoffensive family wagon, this one is worth considering.”
As of February 2026, the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross holds a New Car Expert Rating of C, with a score of 62%. This score is currently ten points lower than the ë-C3 Aircross, due to the electric version’s higher set of review scores, cheaper running cost estimations and higher eco rating.
ë-C3 Aircross highlights
- Seven-seat practicality
- Comfortable driving experience
- Attractively priced and well-equipped
ë-C3 Aircross lowlights
- Some cheap interior plastics
- Electric version is better to drive
- Tiny boot space in seven-seat configuration
Key specifications
Body style: Small SUV/crossover
Engines: electric, battery-powered
Price: From £21,105 on-road
Launched: Autumn 2025
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
As of January 2026, the Citroën C3 Aircross has not been assessed by Euro NCAP.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of January 2026, the Citroën C3 Aircross has not been assessed by Green NCAP.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Fuel consumption | Average | Score |
| Petrol models | 49 mpg | C |
| CO₂ output | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| Petrol models | 129 g/km | B |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 20 | B |
| Service and maintenance | Cost | Score |
| Year 1 | £163 | A |
| Year 2 | £458 | B |
| Year 3 | £726 | B |
| Year 4 | £977 | B |
| Year 5 | £1,357 | B |
| Overall | £3,681 | B |
The Citroën C3 Aircross is a relatively affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of January 2026, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Citroën C3 Aircross to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the C3 Aircross, we’ll publish the results here.
Warranty rating
New car warranty information for the Citroën C3 Aircross
| New car warranty duration | 3 years |
| New car warranty mileage | 60,000 miles |
| Battery warranty duration | 8 years |
| Battery warranty mileage | 100,000 miles |
Citroën’s new car warranty is fairly bog standard, and similar to rival brands in a similar price bracket as the C3 Aircross.
The duration is three years, with a limit of 60,000 miles. In addition to the standard new car warranty, this petrol mild-hybrid model has an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for its battery components.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Citroën C3 Aircross
As of February 2026, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Citroën C3 Aircross. However, recall information is updated very regularly, so this may have changed.
You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Citroën dealer.
Awards
Significant UK trophies and awards that the Citroën C3 Aircross has received
2026
- UK Car of the Year Awards – Best Small Crossover
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