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Passenger
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Front Seat
Car
Pole
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Passenger
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In the frontal impact, forward movement of the 3 year dummy's head was not excessive and the heads of both dummies were contained by the restraints in the side impact. The passenger airbag can be disabled to allow a rearward facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. However, information provided to the driver about the status of the airbag is not sufficiently clear.
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Head Impact 5.8 Pts
Pelvis Impact 0.0 Pts
Leg Impact 6.0 Pts
Good protection was provided to pedestrians' legs by the bumper and maximum points were scored. However, the front edge of the bonnet scored no points. The protection offered by the bonnet to a pedestrian's head was marginal or poor in those areas likely to be struck by a child and predominantly poor in those areas where an adult's head might strike.
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FailElectronic Stability Control (ESC) is available on some variants in the model range but is not expected to be fitted as standard in sufficient numbers to qualify for points under Euro NCAP's rating scheme. A driver-set speed limitation device is expected to be fitted as standard to the great majority of cars sold and is an option on all variants in the range. A seatbelt reminder system for driver and front seat passenger is fitted as standard across the model range.
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Specifications
Tested Model Citroen C3, 1.4 diesel, LHD
Body Type - 5 door hatchback
Year Of Publication 2009
Kerb Weight 1065kg
VIN From Which Rating Applies - applies to all C3's of the specification tested
Class City and Supermini
Safety Equipment
Note: Other equipment may be available on the vehicle but was not considered in the test year.
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The passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal impact. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the front occupants' knees and femurs. Citroen were able to demonstrate that occupants of different sizes, and those sat in different positions, would be offered a similar level of protection. In the side barrier impact, the car scored maximum points, good protection being provided to all vulnerable body areas. In the more severe side pole test, rib deflections indicated weak chest protection but other body areas were well protected. The seat and head restraint provided poor protection against whiplash injuries, scoring no points in the most severe of the three tests performed.