Citroen C3 Road Tax
How much is road tax on a Citroen C3?
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Citroen C3 road tax is bound to be one of your searches if you plan on getting yourself a quirky French hatchback.
You’ll be pleased to hear, then, that the affordable running costs are one of the key reasons the C3 is wildly popular in the UK.
It can be a cheap car to buy, so it’s got to be the cherry-on-top that running costs won’t break the bank either.
Take a look at our guide to get the details on Citroen C3 road tax costs below.
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Citroen C3 Tax Bands
Road tax prices in the UK depend on the car you choose and the year it was registered.
If you buy a Citroen C3 that was registered on or before 1 April 2017, road tax for the first year depends on the vehicle excise duty (VED) band it was placed into. These are the standard, premium and zero bands and based on CO2 emissions.
From the second year onwards, tax is based on a standard rate (£190 per year for the 2024/25 financial year), with a £10 discount for hybrids.
Electric cars are currently free to tax until 2025. After 1 April 2025, electric ars will pay the standard rate (£195) or £10 for the first year (for cars registered after 1 August 2025.
How much is road tax on a Citroen C3?
Road tax costs in your Citroen C3 will depend on the model you choose, and the bracket it falls into.
A C3 from before 2017 is likely to be cheapest to insure, for example the Touch PureTech 68 and 82 models can be just £20 a year to tax.
Citroen C3 road tax for models after the 2017 mark typically sits at the standard £190 rate.
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Road tax for Citroen C3 1.2 models (2017 – 2024)
Road tax for Citroen C3 models with a 1.2 engine is the standard £190 rate for cars registered after 1 April 2017.
This is for all trim levels, including the Touch, You, Sense, Plus and Shine models.
Road tax for Citroen C3 1.5 models (2017 – 2024)
The bigger 1.5 engines for the Citroen C3 are also £190 per year to tax. This is for cars registered after that April 2017 cut-off and includes models such as the Elle and Flair trim.
Other ways to cut costs
Keeping Citroen C3 running costs low is an easy job if you know what you’re doing.
It’s never going to be pricey to run, but there are ways you can spend even less.
Think about insurance prices as well – look at insurance groups to see a guideline for cost
Get a few insurance quotes to find the best deal
Look at the miles per gallon (MPG) rating for C3 models to see the most efficient
Keep on top of maintenance and don’t ignore small issues – they can soon become bigger (and more expensive!)
Keeping your car clean can also prevent expensive issues like rust in the long run – give it a wash!
Choose a package like cinchCare to help with maintenance
Find a Citroen C3 at cinch
Citroen C3 road tax prices are reasonable – it’s a small car that won’t be pricey to run.
It’s an ideal daily driver or small family car, and there are some great deals on the used market.
Take a look at our full range of used Citroen C3 options to see what’s on offer.