Citroen C3 scores 0 stars in Latin NCAP crash test

The Citroen C3 scored 12.21 points for adult occupant safety and 5.93 points for child occupant protection

The Citroen C3 manufactured in Brazil has failed the Latin NCAP crash test. The car scored 12.21 points for adult occupant safety and 5.93 points for child occupant protection, resulting in a 0-star rating.

As per the crash test report, in the frontal impact test, the C3 offered good protection to the driver and passenger's head and neck. Chest protection for the driver and passenger was rated as weak and marginal respectively. The driver's and passenger's knees showed marginal protection. The footwell area and bodyshell were rated as unstable.

In the side impact test, the head and chest showed adequate protection, while the abdomen and pelvis protection were good. The side pole impact test was not performed as the car does not have side head protection

The child seat for the 3-year-old was capable of preventing head exposure and offered good protection. The child seat for the 1.5-year-old could also prevent head contact with the interior of the car. Both child restraint systems offered almost full protection to the child dummies, even in the side impact test. The car has ISOFIX as standard but the marking failed to meet LATIN NCAP requirements.