Citroen C3 value and depreciation
Known for soft ride at a budget price.
Projected value of a new Citroen C3
We class the Citroen C3 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 | Retail value | Trade-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 76% | R 204 820 | R 180 242 |
| 3 years | 58% | R 155 028 | R 136 425 |
| 5 years | 44% | R 117 341 | R 103 260 |
| 7 years | 32% | R 86 785 | R 76 371 |
| 10 years | 20% | R 55 200 | R 48 576 |
Estimates for a new purchase at R 269 500; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
South Africa first saw the C3 in 2002 as a French alternative to the Polo, and the nameplate has been on and off sale here ever since, including the C3 Picasso mini MPV of the early 2010s. The current Indian-built version returned in 2023 as a crossover-styled budget hatch, with a C3 Hola panel van added in 2026. Resale values trail the mainstream badges, which makes it cheap used buying.
What used C3 years are worth today
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| Year | Est. retail today | Trade-in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 C3 | R 269 500 | R 237 160 | Details → |
| 2025 C3 | R 194 142 | R 170 845 | Details → |
| 2024 C3 | R 160 098 | R 140 886 | Details → |
| 2023 C3 | R 132 024 | R 116 181 | Details → |
| 2022 C3 | R 108 873 | R 95 808 | Details → |
| 2021 C3 | R 89 782 | R 79 008 | Details → |
| 2020 C3 | R 73 187 | R 64 405 | Details → |
| 2019 C3 | R 59 659 | R 52 500 | Details → |
| 2018 C3 | R 48 632 | R 42 796 | Details → |
| 2017 C3 | R 39 643 | R 34 886 | Details → |
| 2016 C3 | R 32 316 | R 28 438 | Details → |
| 2015 C3 | R 26 343 | R 23 182 | Details → |
C3 against its rivals
Citroen C3: common questions
What is a Citroen C3 worth after 3 years?
A Citroen C3 bought new today for R 269 500 is projected to be worth about R 155 028 after three years, which is 58% of its price. A dealer trade-in offer would sit closer to R 136 425.
Does the Citroen C3 hold its value?
We class the Citroen C3 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.
What does a used Citroen C3 cost?
As a guide: a 2024 model is worth about R 160 098 retail today, while a 2015 model sits around R 26 343. Condition, mileage and spec move real prices by 10% or more either way.
What would a Citroen C3 cost per month?
Financing a new Citroen C3 at R 269 500 over 72 months at 11.75% with a 10% deposit comes to roughly R 4 710 per month before bank fees and insurance.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.