Citroen C2 value and depreciation
Known for three door budget french hatch.
Depreciation curve
We class the Citroen C2 as a weak-franchise mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 58% after three years and 44% after five. Perfectly good cars weighed down by dealer-network and parts-cost perception on the used market.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 76% |
| 3 years | 58% |
| 5 years | 44% |
| 7 years | 32% |
| 10 years | 20% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
A three door supermini sold in the mid 2000s, remembered mainly in 1.6 VTR guise with the automated SensoDrive gearbox. Sales were modest and it dropped out of the range by around 2009. Parts and specialist knowledge take some hunting today.
C2 against its rivals
Citroen C2: common questions
Does the Citroen C2 hold its value?
We class the Citroen C2 as a weak-franchise mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 58% after three years and 44% after five. Perfectly good cars weighed down by dealer-network and parts-cost perception on the used market.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.