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Citroën C3 road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Citroën C3? 0% of the 0 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a Citroën C3?

Road tax on a used Citroën C3 depends on when it was first registered: cars from 1 April 2017 pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year, while earlier cars pay a CO₂-based band. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
From April 2017
0% of stock

There are currently 8 used Citroën C3 models for sale, ranging in age from 2018 to 2024. When buying a used car in the UK, understanding Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly known as road tax, is important. Unlike new cars, the VED rate for a used vehicle is determined by its initial registration date, as well as its CO2 emissions and fuel type at that time. This means that two identical Citroën C3s could have different VED rates if they were first registered at different times, particularly around the April 2017 changeover. For cars first registered before 1st April 2017, VED is calculated purely on CO2 emission bands. However, for vehicles registered from 1st April 2017 onwards, a different system applies. These cars typically pay a first-year rate based on CO2 emissions, followed by a standard flat rate. An additional "premium rate" surcharge also applies for five years to cars that had a list price exceeding £40,000 when new. Fully electric cars have historically been exempt from VED, though this exemption is set to change in the future. Given the range of Citroën C3 models available, and the varying VED rules based on first registration date and CO2 figures, the exact road tax amount will differ for each individual car. To find the precise VED cost for a specific Citroën C3, please check the detailed listing for that vehicle on Motoring Today.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
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0% of Citroën C3

Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Citroën C3 road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km£10£10
1–50 g/km£115£135
51–75 g/km£135£280
76–90 g/km£280£365
91–100 g/km£365£405
101–110 g/km£405£455
111–130 g/km£455£560
131–150 g/km£560£1,410
151–170 g/km£1,410£2,270
171–190 g/km£2,270£3,420
191–225 g/km£3,420£4,850
226–255 g/km£4,850£5,690
Over 255 g/km£5,690£5,690

After the first year

2026/27
  • £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • +£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
  • Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
  • Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Citroën C3 (Petrol, Diesel), across 188 recorded variants.

Performance
55–120 bhp
Power
8.6s
0–60 mph (fastest)
123 mph
Top speed
998–1,598 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
39–83 mpg
Fuel economy
85–172 g/km
CO₂
£190
Road tax (VED)
2–22 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
3,941 mm
Length
1,994 mm
Width
1,519 mm
Height
2,460 mm
Wheelbase
1,080 kg
Weight
5
Seats
5
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
4-star · tested 2017
58%
Safety assist

The Citroën C3 (17-24) was tested by Euro NCAP in 2017 and was awarded a 4 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:

Automatic · Manual 5 seats New from £7,885
TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
1.2 PureTech Plus 5drManualPetrol98 bhp46 - 52 mpg128—
1.2 PureTech 110 Max 5drManualPetrol108 bhp48.1 - 53.3 mpg12320
1.2 PureTech Max 5drManualPetrol81 bhp47.7 - 53.4 mpg12312
1.2 PureTech 110 Shine 5dr EAT6AutomaticPetrol108 bhp45.3 - 50.8 mpg13421
1.2 PureTech 110 Shine 5drManualPetrol108 bhp48.1 - 53.3 mpg12522
1.5 BlueHDi Shine 5drManualDiesel100 bhp59.1 - 70.6 mpg11222
Origins PureTech 110 S&S EAT6 auto 5dAutomaticPetrol108 bhp39.1 - 44.8 mpg109—
Flair Plus PureTech 110 S&S EAT6 auto 5dAutomaticPetrol108 bhp44.2 - 49.4 mpg13815
Flair Plus BlueHDi 100 S&S 5dManualDiesel100 bhp55.6 - 67 mpg11816
Touch PureTech 83 S&S 5dManualPetrol81 bhp46.1 - 51.3 mpg998
Feel PureTech 83 S&S 5dManualPetrol81 bhp46.1 - 51.3 mpg13011
Elle PureTech 110 S&S EAT6 auto 5dAutomaticPetrol108 bhp39.1 - 44.8 mpg11818

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Citroën C3?
A Citroën C3 registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Citroën C3s pay road tax?
Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Citroën C3?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
For cars registered from April 2017, road tax involves a first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate, with a surcharge for cars that had a list price over £40,000 when new. Older cars, registered before April 2017, are taxed based on their CO2 emissions bands.
How many Citroën C3s are currently available?
There are 8 used Citroën C3s for sale, covering model years from 2018 to 2024, as of 25 August 2026.

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