Citroën C3 1.4i Desire 5d (2003/03) Citroën C3 1.4i Desire 5d (2003/03) - Owner Review 5 door, large boot (for a small car) 1 Want to know everything there is to know about this car? Then click on a link to see other car buying advice and help including car reviews, car valuations and cars for sale. Read the Parkers review View the facts and figures Compare cars costs Test drive with Citroën or request a brochure Tweet Summary 1 out of 5 What does this car say about you? It has driven me mad with frustration. The most unreliable car I've owned since my first car in 1971 What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car? They just wish it would go Would you buy this car again and why? Never - it is so unreliable and when it fails, Citroen can't even fix it What are you likely to buy next? A Japanese car, probably a Jazz Buying experience 3 out of 5 Type of dealer you bought from? Independent Did you buy this car new? Used What price did you pay? £4,000 When did you buy the car? February 2008 Did you get a good deal and why? It seemed so at the time, but when the car failed, we are not so sure Is there any special reason why you bought this car? Expected this to be a small, reliable car for my daughter to learn to drive in What was the dealer like? Pleasant Driving it 4 out of 5 What's it like to drive? Good, lively (when it works - when it goes back into its "limp home" mode, well, I have been overtaken by people walking What's it like to park? easy Living with it 1 out of 5 Have you had any problems with the car? Yes. The Engine Management system fails with symptoms indicating almost every component under the bonnet, and a few elsewhere. The most recent thing replaced is the accelerator pedal! Citroen UK seem, clueless how to troubleshoot this What's most practical about your car? 5 door, large boot (for a small car) Favourite gadget, option or accessory? Air conditioning Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Insurance group: 6 Get quote >