Citroen DS3 – occasion video & advice

Posted on 22-05-2014 at 16:00 by Wouter – 22 Comments”

Thanks to the advent of the DS3 has Lemon a success story to tackle.

The DS3 is under the skin based on the C3, but it was also the first of a new line. The success taste to more and, therefore, came Lemon with a DS4 and DS5.

The DS3 is also as a cabrio (with a very large sunroof), and very fast DS3 Racing. Compared with the C3 DS3 clearer sportier, whereas the C3 is more comfortable. For the DS3 are many color combinations possible, they made a Lemon is clearly inspired by MINI. It means that you can find if you go to a specific DS3 are looking for.

Offer used cars

• On AutoScout24 over 500 Citroen DS3’s.
• A third of the offer has a diesel engine.
• Less than 9% has an automatic gearbox.
• More than half of it has a navigation system.
• The half has alloy wheels.
• A third has parking sensors.
• Heated seats and open roofs are more exotic options.
• More than a fifth (half)leather trim.
• Prices start at 10,000 euros.
• Sister model Citroen C3 is about 2.5 mille cheap.

Pros

• Many combinations in appearance.
• Reasonably sporty driving.
• Very popular.

Issues

• Timing chain 1.6 THP engines: characterized by chatter and diesel-sound (in the case of various petrol types). Can lead to serious engine damage if not promptly fixed.
• 1.6 HDi diesel: timing belt should be replaced in time.
• Adhesion of the lacquer of the roof of the two-tone implementation is not optimal and can go on to blister.
• Poor pick up of e-HDI engine with the switch: here is an update of the engine management software.
• Singing gearbox on the diesels.
• Keys which are no longer recognized.
• Malfunction of the stoplight switch can cause the brake lights to illuminate and the motor is not on the throttle response.
• In DS3’s with a receiver hitch that the moisture in the socket closure caused, that fuses break down.

Watch the video below that we made, the complete offer you can find here!

Gallery: Citroen DS3

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