The 2005 Citroen C3 is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.4 litres and an output of 54 kW (73 hp).

The asking price is 890 €. That is 210 € (19%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,100 €. The estimate is based on 109 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 4 days.

The odometer reads 227,507 km, which works out at about 11,000 km per year. There are 1,533 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register).

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 630 € per year.

The original tyre size is 165/70 R14. The seller is a private individual, Punkaharju.

Basic information

Registration number
BTF-357
Mileage
227,507 km
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Engine
1.4 l, Petrol
Model year
2005
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Silver
In traffic use in Finland
1,533 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
VF7FCKFVB27195248
maksimi.fi ID
166870
Nettiauto ID
15915137

Technical details

Power
54 kW / 73 hp
Seats
5
Doors
4
Number of gears
5
Cylinders
4
Turbocharger
No
CO2 emissions
148 g/km
Kerb weight
1,080 kg
Gross weight
1,470 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
3,850 × 1,670 × 1,530 mm
Type approval number
e2*98/14*0257*01

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 890 €

Below market price

Market price estimate 1,100 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 109 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Citroen C3, 2005) 1,200 €
  • Sold by a private seller −100 €
  • Market price estimate 1,100 €

A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 4 days.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection

A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. The listing has no inspection date, so the due date cannot be estimated.

Check with Traficom

The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Failures in the same model series

575 cars of the Citroen C3 model series (first registered in 2005) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 586 defects leading to a failure, or 101.9 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 93. That is about as many defects as in cars of the same age on average.

Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 31.5

    181 defects·All cars 27.6

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Chassis and body 23.1

    133 defects·All cars 14.3

    Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank

  3. Brakes 23

    132 defects·All cars 27.7

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

The remaining 23.9 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (498). Median mileage 177,000 km.

Figures describe the Citroen C3 model series first registered in 2005, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller, Punkaharju, Etelä-Savo 1 day for sale
11/8/202612/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Katsastettu Citikka suoraan käytöstä. Seuraava leima 11.1.2027. Lopputalvesta uudet nastarenkaat sekä tuulilasi. Soita ja kysy lisää. p.0405515788/Tommi

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Citroen C3 cost?

Citroen C3 is for sale at 890 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is below market price (estimated market price 1,100 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 11/08/2026.

Has this car been on the market before?

No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 2005.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 227,507 km.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 49.2 % of Citroen C3 cars first registered in 2005 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (575 inspections, median mileage 177,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2005 Citroen in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 2,839 Citroen passenger cars first used in 2005 in traffic use in Finland. That is 3.1 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 12th most common brand of that year among 34 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (97.9 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

What causes inspection failures for this model year?

For Citroen C3 cars first registered in 2005, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, chassis and body, brakes. That is 101.9 defects per 100 inspections, against 93 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 176 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 165/70 R14.

Where is Citroen C3 located?

The car is located in Etelä-Savo (Punkaharju, Etelä-Savo).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.