2017 Citroen C3 Aircross — Full Specifications

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First generationGeneration
2017–2024Production
6Engines Listed
Petrol / DieselFuel Types
Pre-facelift2017 Model Year

The 2017 Citroen C3 Aircross belongs to the First generation generation, built 2017–2024. 2017 was the first year of this generation. The mid-life facelift arrived in 2021, so a 2017 car is a pre-facelift example. Body styles: 5-door crossover SUV. The engine range listed for this period includes 1.2 PureTech 82, 1.2 PureTech 110, 1.2 PureTech 130, 1.5 BlueHDi 120 and more. Owners often keep a Citroen C3 Aircross workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.

Related listing: see also the 2017 Citroen C3 page for the base C3 listing, which may cover additional engines and body styles.

First generation Generation: Engines & Body Styles

Citroen C3 Aircross model years from 2017 to 2024 belong to the same generation, with a mid-life facelift in 2021. The engines below are those listed for this generation in the 2017 period; availability varied by year, trim and market, so confirm the exact engine from the car's paperwork or the badge on the tailgate.

EngineFuelDisplacementPower
1.2 PureTech 82Petrol1.199 L83 PS
1.2 PureTech 110Petrol1.199 L112 PS
1.2 PureTech 130Petrol1.199 L132–133 PS
1.5 BlueHDi 120Diesel1.499 L122 PS
1.6 BlueHDi 99Diesel1.56 L100 PS
1.6 BlueHDi 120 S&SDiesel1.56 L122 PS
Body styles5-door crossover SUV
Transmissions5-speed manual · 6-speed manual · 6-speed automatic
GenerationFirst generation (Europe, 2017-2024)
Facelift2021 (2017 car is pre-facelift)

Generation, production years, engines and body styles compiled from Wikipedia; production dates can differ by market. Official fuel economy and CO₂ figures for UK cars are published by the Vehicle Certification Agency and vary by engine and test cycle (NEDC or WLTP), so we do not quote a single figure here.

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Running Costs: 2017 Citroen C3 Aircross

Running costs for a 2017 Citroen C3 Aircross depend mostly on which engine it has, how it is driven and the insurance group of that trim. Look up the exact car's tax band and fuel figures from its registration on GOV.UK, and work out fuel spend with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.

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2017 Citroen C3 Aircross Safety Rating

Cars sold in the UK and Europe are crash-tested by Euro NCAP, not the US NHTSA, so there is no NHTSA star rating for the Citroen C3 Aircross. Look the Citroen C3 Aircross up on Euro NCAP's results page to see the star rating and the test year for this generation; ratings from different years use different criteria and are not directly comparable. To check a specific UK car for open recalls, use the GOV.UK vehicle recalls checker, and see our UK guide to checking a used car's history.

Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026

Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which generation is the 2017 Citroen C3 Aircross?

The 2017 Citroen C3 Aircross is part of the First generation (Europe, 2017-2024) generation, produced 2017–2024. The facelift arrived in 2021, so a 2017 car is a pre-facelift example.

What engines did the 2017 Citroen C3 Aircross come with?

Engines listed for this generation include 1.2 PureTech 82 (petrol); 1.2 PureTech 110 (petrol); 1.2 PureTech 130 (petrol); 1.5 BlueHDi 120 (diesel); 1.6 BlueHDi 99 (diesel); 1.6 BlueHDi 120 S&S (diesel). Not every engine was sold in every year or market, so check the car's V5C or handbook for the exact unit.

What body styles does the 2017 Citroen C3 Aircross come in?

This generation was offered as: 5-door crossover SUV.

What gearbox does the 2017 Citroen C3 Aircross have?

Transmissions listed for this generation include 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic, depending on engine and trim.

How safe is the 2017 Citroen C3 Aircross?

European-market cars are crash-tested by Euro NCAP rather than NHTSA. Search for the Citroen C3 Aircross at euroncap.com/en/results to see the star rating and the test year for this generation.

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