Towing capacity for a Citro-n C3

Citro-n C3 towing capacity : the practical guide

The Citro-n C3 is a small city car. Its short wheelbase and modest kerbweight mean it is designed for light occasional towing : utility trailers, bicycles or a very small caravan. Do not expect the figures of a family SUV.

Citro-n C3 towing capacity in one line

Across the 3 engines listed, built 2024, towing capacity is 550 kg (1,213 lb) to 600 kg (1,323 lb), with a manufacturer maximum braked towing weight of 550 kg (1,213 lb) to 600 kg (1,323 lb). Take the lower of those two figures and you have the real limit, before factoring in your gross train weight.

Among the listed engines you find a petrol, full hybrid, battery electric line-up. The battery-electric version deserves special attention: while towing, range typically drops by 30 to 50 %, and homologated towing capacity is often lower than the petrol or diesel equivalent, because the rear axle is already loaded by the battery weight.

Gross vehicle weight, gross train weight and payload

Gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the maximum laden weight of the car alone : 1,620 kg (3,571 lb) to 1,910 kg (4,211 lb). Gross train weight (GTW) is the maximum laden weight of the whole outfit : 2,220 kg (4,894 lb) to 2,460 kg (5,423 lb). Payload (GVW minus kerbweight) sits at 469 kg (1,034 lb) to 498 kg (1,098 lb), the share you can use for passengers, luggage and the towbar noseweight.

What to check on the V5C of your own Citro-n C3

• Field F.1 / F.2 : maximum laden weight (GVW). The figure on your logbook is the only one that legally applies to your car.
• Field F.3 : gross train weight (GTW). Compare it to the published values above to spot a discrepancy.
• Field O.1 : maximum braked towing weight. Sometimes lower than the manufacturer brochure if your car was originally fitted without a towbar.
• Field O.2 : maximum unbraked towing weight. Capped at 750 kg in most cases.

What licence do you need to tow with a Citro-n C3?

If you passed the UK car driving test on or after 1 January 1997, you can now tow a trailer up to 3,500 kg MAM with a standard category B licence: the rules changed in December 2021 and the separate car-and-trailer (B+E) test was scrapped. Drivers who passed earlier usually keep grandfather rights. As a stability rule, less experienced drivers should keep the loaded caravan weight to no more than about 85 % of the car kerbweight, especially on motorways and in crosswinds. Always check the V5C logbook and the manufacturer plate before hitching up.

FAQ

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Citro-n C3?
The gross vehicle weight of the Citro-n C3 is 1,620 kg (3,571 lb) to 1,910 kg (4,211 lb).

How much can the Citro-n C3 tow?
The Citro-n C3 can tow up to 550 kg (1,213 lb) to 600 kg (1,323 lb) depending on the engine.

Can you tow a caravan with a Citro-n C3?
Yes, within its towing capacity of 550 kg (1,213 lb) to 600 kg (1,323 lb). Compare it with your caravan loaded weight (MTPLM) before buying.

What licence do you need to tow with a Citro-n C3?
In the UK, drivers who passed the car test on or after 1 January 1997 can tow a trailer up to 3,500 kg MAM on a standard category B licence (the rules changed in December 2021 and the separate car-and-trailer test was scrapped). Drivers who passed before then usually keep larger entitlements. Always check the V5C logbook and the manufacturer plate.