BUYER’S GUIDE: Citroe C3 Aircross

Running costs

56mpg (1.2 P’tech 110)

£61 fill-up

Performance

0-62mph/top speed

11.3 seconds/115mph

CITROEN has a long history of not following the crowd when it comes to the design and engineering of its cars. It’s an approach that has led to it going bust on more than one occasion, even if the firm is in rude health today. While the brand is more conservative with its engineering, you can’t accuse its designs of being derivative.

Take the C3 Aircross, for example. It may be one of many different mini-SUVs on the market, but you’re not going to mistake it for anything else. It’s also a versatile car, with an interior that offers lots of comfort and practicality. So it’s no wonder this car has been a hit for Citroen across Europe. But how does it stack up as a used buy?