Should You Buy a CITROEN DS3? (Test Drive & Review)

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@winterschnarcher 4 жыл бұрын

I own a 1.6 HDI, so far traveled 100000 km without any issue, even no rattle, better than all the VW I experienced before. Most important: looking at it still makes you happy 😄

@mishalchotai4721 Жыл бұрын

Do they make the cars better in their home market 🤔?

@jimmyjt16 4 жыл бұрын

My missus has a diesel one of these 14 plate, owned for 4 year and done 100k...not had one single problem with it. Timeless design and tax free. It's spot on.

@smoothmicra 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe I have been watching Hubnut for too long, but that review seemed to back up a lot of his positives about Citroen. Rides well, handles well, safe in an accident and parts are cheap. Sounds good to me!😁

@trizvanov 4 жыл бұрын

I test drove one when they just came out (in yellow/black combination as you do) and was very very impressed by it. Ten years on and the design still looks relatively fresh, which is really odd, given how adventures it is. I don't quite agree on the whole "picking custom colours will affect the car's resale value". I mean c'mon, this is a Citroen we're talking about here. If you're really worried about resale value, you buy a Toyota Yaris.

@alvaronunesdesousa878 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, in most markets, the DS3, like the Mini and the Fiat 500, retain a high resale value, quite unlike the Toyota Yaris...

@Youdonthaveadhd 2 жыл бұрын

It does sort of affect the resale value. I saw one for sale with these really ugly brown leather seats and same colour centre console fitted the owner had opted for. So not all options are things all people will like. The basics like black are more agreeable with most people.

@brendanpowell9369 2 жыл бұрын

Drove one to Ireland and back and it was so comfortable, just floated down the motorway effortlessly, the 1.2 PureTech is surprisingly good around town and on motorways, and excellent fuel economy

@stigmoltu-jacobsen 4 жыл бұрын

My brother, an avid Citroen fan, had one of these some years ago. It was a 1.6 diesel and I borrowed it for a full day and was impressed. Very good seats, excellent steering and roadholding, and quite quick, just like you’re saying. Small on the outside, a bit bigger inside.

@christopherunwin1412 3 жыл бұрын

Another great review Matt ...but don't expect anything else from you. ...always entertaining , informative & fun...cheers !

@HighPeakAutos 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@martinogrady650 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. for giving one of these cars a review, cheep and cheerful but economical, great car!

@DTAnglesey Жыл бұрын

Great review Matt. I'm on my 4th Citroen and i love it! The key to trouble free Citroen motoring is maintenance!

@markjohnson8352 4 жыл бұрын

Good review, as per, even if it does look like a training shoe! All the best with getting back to the showroom if that's how it pans out ✊🏻

@stefan5218 4 жыл бұрын

i love how you demonstrated the not fitting car manual glove box situation 3 times, as if there was hope for it to eventually find its way in

@Vatierville 4 жыл бұрын

Who cares the car is ace to drive 😊

@olaberg4287 4 жыл бұрын

I have one my self, and I love it. 1.6 e-hdi is surprisingly good on fuel, as you said, and it’s so comfortable and easy to drive. Would recommend ;)

@brinleyphillips9367 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! I have one and love it!

@alisonb4898 4 жыл бұрын

Still can’t get over the renault wind you did a while back, when this lockdown is over I shall start looking to buy one. 😁

@marcuswall3857 4 жыл бұрын

Weren't they described as looking like a training shoe on a certain popular motoring programme once? Seriously though, before this review I wouldn't have considered one but now I am not so sure... Great review (as ever!). You have the knack of being objective and entertaining at the same time. Just the right balance of style and substance. Keep em coming.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate it :)

@nia4me1 4 жыл бұрын

I have a DS3 from 2012. I LOVE her. Never failed me, always passes the MOT. I love the G force when I put my foot down on my 1600. My girl is cheap to insure and the only times I have called out the RAC they have sorted it in minutes. I LOVE my DS3

@user-xw3on4xe8e Ай бұрын

Is it the 1.6hdi?

@clivedalgleish5987 4 жыл бұрын

I've ALWAYS hated Citreon's, but now cos I watch all your video's and we have similar likes/dislikes, I was quite surprised by it and tbf, it faired better than I expected! Maybe I won't "sneer" at the the DS3's when I see them, thanks Matt yet another quality review!!

@33Astrologer 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review ! Best performer !

@HighPeakAutos 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@raymck2115 4 жыл бұрын

Good review as always, none biased

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@martynkersey8729 4 жыл бұрын

Far better than follow the sheep dreary fiestas, corsas run of the mill stuff. Great reviews, always watch them even if some cars don't really interest me. Keep up the hard work, hope next week you will be busy in the showroom.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

I hope so! Thanks for watching

@YoureNowOnTV 2 жыл бұрын

Until yesterday I had never heard of or seen these before here in Australia. When I checked the second hand prices they are super cheap, now I know why. If they have so many issues parts would be ridiculous in Australia. What might be cheap and easy to find up there in the UK would be several times more here (Probably 4 times more). Thanks for making this video, I appreciate your honesty 😀👍

@michawooch4818 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, would be interesting to see you reviewing megane 3 coupe

@WayneRambo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this Matt, it's good to promote a brand whilst pointing out the naff bits , overall a good town car ,there is a Citroen dealer near where I live, so I see a lot around. 😎

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks

@happyhermit2022 4 жыл бұрын

'The other tat they make ' 🤣🤣🤣🤣just like the kings new clothes...! Great review with the usual dry delivery...

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Haha exactly

@stephenhadfield7715 Жыл бұрын

Hello again Matt. Just thought I'd let you know that due to this very informative video, I've now traded in my Pluriel & bought a 19 plate DS3 with 800 miles on the clock (ex-motability car)!! You were right about the performance, it's excellent & the auto gearbox is far superior to the Pluriel's. Thanks once again for your great channel & kind regards.

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Very good! I like the DS3. Theyre always good sellers so I cant be on my own

@anthonywhite721 4 жыл бұрын

Love them sold loads in the south as used cars. I even bought a bright yellow one it looked like a Big bumblebee and it sold 😂 with in 10days. Good to see you dude

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Haha good stuff. You would'nt lose that in a hurry!

@anthonywhite721 4 жыл бұрын

High Peak Autos It was disgustingly horrible the colour it was bright yellow but it was so cheap it was on real

@tartanwallpaper 4 жыл бұрын

I can tell you’ve got a soft spot for this car! 😁 Great review again. 👍🏽

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@1ridgy 4 жыл бұрын

Gordon Ritchie yeah, it’s called a swamp 😂

@g0fqb 4 жыл бұрын

Daughter has one on the drive bang on review as always nice drive looks good inside and out very pleased with it

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff

@uecenergy5949 2 жыл бұрын

I have had my DS3 dSport for five years now and it is superb. It is as good as it was when I first got it even with 208k miles I now have on the clock.

@axnn1 5 ай бұрын

What engine does yours have?

@uecenergy5949 5 ай бұрын

1.6 DSport 118BHP, it now has 258,000 on the clock!@@axnn1

@5ebra1 4 жыл бұрын

I think you are far to honest to be a successful salesman. Love the reviews.

@chrisoncars4879 4 жыл бұрын

The 'DS' button is linked to DS Assist, the recovery service - if it is still subscribed to. The button needs pressing and holding to ring the call centre. Same for the SOS button, press and hold and it ring the emergency services. Or, if the car is in an accident, it alerts the emergency services to your problem and sends out your coordinates. A great feature and quite unique for small cars.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Thats right. I've since discovered that when it started dialling a helpline. Confusingly theres also an SOS button

@dominicgavin7873 4 жыл бұрын

Seat have now done something similar dropping the seat name from any Cupra model, Great review again

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Thats right

@mick2867 4 жыл бұрын

It looks spacious good to see you

@BMWguy974 4 жыл бұрын

Good review as ever!

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@joshknowles7979 4 жыл бұрын

Have an early 2013 1.6 petrol ds3 for my first car and it is great love her to bits

@janneoksanen4162 4 жыл бұрын

I actually had that dreary regular C3 as my daily commuter for a tad over three years (2010 to 2014), mostly because it was also surprisingly good and comfy at road speeds. It was also frugal (diesel) and aside a specific fidgety problem (solved by software update), it was also reliable. The mrs and I have had 8 Citroëns in the past and we feel they're A LOT more reliable cars than people generally think. I wanted to buy a DS3 instead, but the price difference between the two was awful here back then. Biggest drawback of the C3 was the other people on the road. Here, smaller and maybe a bit feminine car apparently invoked certain rage among other drivers, because I was dangerously tailgated at ANY speeds, shamelessly cut in corners and overtaken at insane places and the last nail in the coffin was when some idiot tried to overtake me on single lane roundabout. Soon after that I traded my C3 into much bigger sports saloon, and since then into big SUVs.

@paulnurser 4 жыл бұрын

Well over 50k now Matt - good for you!

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@HAYDNBBH 4 жыл бұрын

Nice friends reference, I respect that from a man

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Haha cheers

@helipeek2736 3 жыл бұрын

High Peak Autos where everyone knows your name?

@tramlad2 4 жыл бұрын

These were great looking little cars when they came out,went toe to toe with the mini look wise, and had some nice colour combos, always worried about French cars, quite flimsy and cheapish interiors, but i have a wee soft spot for these.

@matauboy 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on 50k subscribers.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@carolinereynolds3238 Жыл бұрын

I am very tempted!!

@Irishesbox11 4 жыл бұрын

Its amazing how many of these sold in Europe, around France, Spain and Portugal there everywere especially in cities. I always thought it had a nice sophisticated vibe to it especially in matt black with a tan roof.

@paulwhitehead87 2 жыл бұрын

The UK was/is its biggest market.

@Martinello30 4 жыл бұрын

I did drive a DS3 1.6 THP for about 5,5 years. A very nice sporty car to drive, still looking good imho. The 1.6 THP engine is a great engine when it works, but it’s huge realibility problems are infamous. Unfortunately i have experienced that as well.

@risteardconchuir4065 3 ай бұрын

I drove a DS3 hire car in Lanzarote in 2013 and loved how smooth it felt. Glad I found this review as I always said I'd want to buy one when the prices come down as used. This positive review has helped me to know I'm not going for the wrong car, but I can't decide on this or a Mini Cooper SD. I prefer comfort so I guess an SD being 'rough' sounds off-putting.

@bigchief2331 4 жыл бұрын

The 1.6l engine is a very reliable one now, it has been used in peugeot 308 t9 and no reported issues. It had issues with timing chain on previous generation but it is now used in 308, 3008,5008 and other peugeot/citroens, good little engine now nice and spritely. I prefer it to the 1.2 3cyl

@ikuturso7570 Жыл бұрын

Seriously thinking of getting one used to succeed my now ancient C3 mk1. That was surprisingly good for the money (and age) and 2016-2018 ds3 here is basically the same money, or cheaper, than entry level Polo of same age while better equipped and a lot more punchy and special.

@Pan1man4 4 жыл бұрын

Plenty in the scrap yards 😉👌,I worked years ago with a bloke who thought the 2CV had a V6 engine. Keep up the good work 👍

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

That would be dangerous with a V6 😂

@Andy-From-England 4 жыл бұрын

Im not a big French car fan but i always like those. Im so glad i never got to listen to stormzy ... When i paseed my test back in 89... We had right on time by black box and paradise city by guns and roses they was the days

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Haha and Fine Young Cannibals

@drewhender3999 4 жыл бұрын

Got myself the 1.6hdi version making around 150bhp and it’s great fun

@geetee7154 4 жыл бұрын

Another good review from the master cynic!!,it's definitely a good looking car & PSA have come on leaps & bounds in the last few years & do make some desirable cars these days

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks

@BoomChockolaca 2 жыл бұрын

I rented one of those in France and it was a pretty smooth ride on the highway (much better then Fiat 500 or VW Up). I liked the robot transmission. My only issue was a screaming rear wheel ball bearing, considering the car had only 18k kilometers, that's a bit tough. But nonetheless a pretty cool car I enjoyed.

@1blackballed 4 жыл бұрын

I had a ds4 myself and it was a fantastic car and very well speced and also got my mates asking what car it was.... My wife also still has the 2014 DS3 it's black with a pink roof and trim so that was her sold lol but she still loves it 3 years later and it does still look pretty nice especially after a clean up....which I need to do haha but all in they are good cars. So much so I'm thinking of getting another ds4 but the 2l diesel performance line edition as it looks really nice. And speced compared to a vw and looks better than say an Astra.

@JJHurst 4 жыл бұрын

Looked at one myself , I’m a driving instructor so all the super mini’s were on my radar when buying, When it came down to it I went with an F56 Mini Cooper , but the 1.2 110hp version of the DS3 was a very close second.. The reasons were rear visibility ,cup holders, and I found the DS harder to judge the width of initially (you’d get used to it as an experienced driver no problems but learners have enough to think about without adding a vague sense of where the car begins and ends to it) , This was of course a consideration as an instructor, the mini felt nimbler , more responsive , easier to judge gaps in, park and seats were more comfortable, with better lumbar support. If it were for me personally I might well have opted for the DS just to be contrary , it would have to have been the DS3 racing, the styling on them is imho really nice and a good alternative to the more traditional looks of the mini. Regarding Mini reliability ,my Cooper 1.5 T has been faultless , 50k miles in now and other than the servicing it’s been solid , which says something as both gearbox and clutch work hard on a driving school car...not sure the Citreon could take as much abuse but that pure conjecture I’ll admit.

@calj2405 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see you review a Saxo VTS / VTR. If you can find one that hasn't been crashed, stolen, or turned into rust.

@chriswalden6519 2 жыл бұрын

I've had my 2015 dsport blue hdi for a year now and had absolutely zero issues with it. Best car I've ever owned. They certainly have a luxurious feel to them, lovely cabin, nippy economical diesel engine, zero road tax and costs me £200 a year to insure. Mine also has the facelifted front with the LED lights with dynamic scrolling indicators. I would highly recommend this car.

@captainfpv6775 Жыл бұрын

Do you still have it ? My daughter has just looked at that model today.

@chriswalden6519 Жыл бұрын

@@captainfpv6775 yes I still have it. Still a great car but have experienced some issues with it since my post a year ago. The adblue pump failed and had to have the adblue tank replaced, DS contributed 67% of the bill but it still cost me over £300, it's a very costly item if it fails. Also water pump leaked so had to have cam belt and water pumped replaced. Other than that it's been fine and I still love driving it as much now as the day I bought it. It certainly has a premium feel.

@tomheard7844 4 жыл бұрын

Had mine 3 years I love it

@maIibualma 4 жыл бұрын

I own a 2009 model, 1.6 VTi 120hp, it is an amazing NA engine, I love the heated leather seats too. It is overall an amazing first car to have! Pretty useable even at higher speeds. I really recommend it to anyone for their first car, but make sure to get a NA engine not a turbocharged one, because they can be unreliable after they’ve run a lot of miles.

@antonionevessantos65 9 ай бұрын

That DS button on the dash is for the assistance. Press it a few seconds to enable the call for assistance. Cheers, Matt.

@aceofspades5786 3 жыл бұрын

Very stylish car, think they could have been braver with the trim like the original DS. A great review again

@roadtripboy Жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching these reviews of cars we don't get in North America. Interesting little car.

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@evo5dave 3 жыл бұрын

I rented a couple of these when they were relatively new. Both diesels. Really liked the first one. Second one was a bit rubbish. 5 speed box as opposed to the other ones 6 and rattles from both doors.

@TheChrysler56 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt. Thought I’d watch this one before bedtime. My other half looked at buying a DS3 but opted for a 1.6 Suzuki Swift Sport 2014 3 door. No hot hatch by any means, more of a warm hatch but totally competent. We used to tow it behind our Motorhome before we traded it in for a brand new twin axle wobblebox back in 2016. The thing is I put her off a DS3 in favour of the Swift purely because Suzuki was more reliable than a french car. The thing is the DS is more of a looker than the 2014! Suzuki though. Looks alone won’t win the battle for reliability will it? Or will it? OK! It’s my bedtime. Need sleep but seems I’m getting addicted to your honest reviews. 👍

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

I've always liked the Swift. I've had lots of them over the years

@CarsofGlasgow 4 жыл бұрын

Funny video, love the antidotes

@greycats99 4 жыл бұрын

Finally a video where I’m able to take a fairly good look at your watch! :D love the Rolex Explorer II Polar dial.. don’t care about the car tbh. :)

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with your eyes!

@ZanderKaneUK 4 жыл бұрын

And your into your overdraft again because 😎

@djgoldthing7166 Жыл бұрын

I had a ds3 diesel for five years(40000 miles) with no issues whatsoever, nothing broke. Just service items, brakes, tyres and battery. Lovely car, thoroughly recommended.

@paulnewton1410 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you I like that , wondered what it was like! Its a good looking car.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@jonasedfeldt1127 11 ай бұрын

My wife drives a 2015 1,2 puretech 110bhp and she thinks its a great little city car and i have to agree. Fun to drive since it's so tiny and doing 55 mph feels much quicker than one would expect and decent handling too. Never have had any issues with it after three years. So if you want a tiny city car and only need two seats ( no one will wants to sit in the backseats ) it's a good car to check out. Cheap to buy and reliable ( so far ) with low running cost. My Audi has had more issues at about the same mileage and twice the cost of every thing. Surprised me and we're now looking at the new DS4 since we no longer need two cars ( pensioners ) and i really love the design of it! 😎

@Fitgirlkate 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a 2016 1.6 diesel ds 4 months ago Love it

@andyjamieson9576 4 жыл бұрын

Great review as always. Really wanted to know what that button does but after a google, nobody knows!

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

I've since discovered today, if you press and hold it then it connects you to Citroens emergency assist

@simonspencer3108 3 жыл бұрын

Very balanced review - nice one! You have a good way of reviewing this sort of car that you don’t feel strongly about one way or the other. Most reviewers resort to slagging them off because they are not something better, but you seem to find all the positives! Sub=scribed

@HighPeakAutos 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for subscribing

@lordwilliamparker8898 3 жыл бұрын

Looks ok... May be you should do a review on the current shape fiat Panda be interesting to hear you review compared to the DS3 .

@Jpjc474 4 жыл бұрын

I always find the seats in French cars so comfortable.

@8.4_litre_V10 4 жыл бұрын

That front end looks like my mum when she sees me playing Minecraft

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Hahah

@stephendigby4684 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2011 1.6 diesel and it's a fantastic car to drive on any road, great fun through Sharp bends. Not sure about your claim that it will go wrong and bits of trim breaking, mine is still as new and apart from servicing and tyres it has not caused any issues. The seats are very comfortable and it's great cruising on the motorway.

@daveyboiyeah 2 жыл бұрын

Never known issues with French cars and trims falling off tbf. Seems to be a thing that German cars do. Fading buttons and armrests remind me of Golfs! The French always make pretty well screwed together cars.

@neutralfan..1627 2 жыл бұрын

Any DPF issues?

@stephendigby4684 2 жыл бұрын

@@neutralfan..1627 Hi no DFP issues so far. It' has FSH and does long journeys. Perhaps that is best with this engine. Fantastic car and still turns heads.

@neutralfan..1627 2 жыл бұрын

@@stephendigby4684 I've just purchased a ds3 where it's literally gone back to the dealership for a dpf regen ALREADY..

@wispywonder1650 4 жыл бұрын

I drove Citroens for years and loved them. With their build quality, modern ones are little more than automotive carrier bags. Cheap to buy, cheap to repair (often), but very disposable. Compared to the Avante, DS, SM, CX, GS, GSA, BX, XM, and C6, recent models are a pale shadow of previous models. Pity.

@paulwhitehead87 2 жыл бұрын

The C4 is rather excellent, i find.

@paulwatson2712 4 жыл бұрын

Good review, I’ve had three DS3’s all have been reliable, never had any of the issues you mentioned! Best value small car around, most are well equipped, blue tooth, parking sensors, auto lights a wipers as standard on most models. Now got a 2015 165 THP, bought last November for 6k with 40k on it. Brilliant car, thinking about getting re-mapped....Buy one, you won’t be disappointed 👍

@darronian4951 4 жыл бұрын

I quite fancied the rare Ds3 racing which had 207hp, but was too expensive at the time, compared to the normal c3, the ds3 appeared more reliable.

@KING0SISQO 4 жыл бұрын

Out of curiosity if you’ve had 3 and neither have had issues. Why would you get rid to get another one.

@stuartday1876 4 жыл бұрын

The one that I had didn't have an armrest or a cup holder, which was v. annoying. Was fun to drive, and if I put it in cruise at 60mph on the motorway I used to get 70mpg. Wouldn't buy a used one, but as a 3 year lease they might make sense as you can hand it back just as all the bits start falling off and breaking!

@robc5955 4 жыл бұрын

Don’t ask me why, to this day I have no idea what I was thinking, but in 2007 I bought a c4 Picasso 2.0 hdi VTR + I test drove it and was impressed with the solid feel and tech etc, got a great deal on a new one - and put 50k on it in a year, now it never broke down but after that 1st year it had so many rattles, squeaks and creaks I just couldn’t stand it, by the time I could get out of the lease I’d given it to the mrs and was driving around in a 1997 base model Audi A4 with no a/c and no remote unlocking, but I’d happily drive that all day every day over the c4 and that’s kinda my issue with Citroen.

@1ridgy 4 жыл бұрын

Funnily enough we were in the market for a new second car back in 2003 and the C3 (DS predecessor) was on the list of possibilities. We went to a Citroen dealership in Newcastle and while looking around a brand new display model the sun visor and glove box lid came off in my hand. We did off at the speed of many antelope before being given a bill. Although Citroen do “pen” a nice looking if somewhat eccentric car they seem to be made from spit and papier-mâché so wouldn’t even accept one as a competition prize. Being French they Come with a free white surrender flag which fit like a glove in the glove box😉

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@stuontwo677 4 жыл бұрын

Nailed it on the head matt styling is great, and I love the look of this car. Pug and Shitroen nailing the design recently. I genuinely hope they sort the other shit out - mainly reliability.... cos I'd have one of these in a minute. I still maintain the only French car I would ever have is a renault, but recently Pug has been upping their game. Time will tell if the 3008 is a decent 2nd hand buy.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

I agree. I love the styling of the new Peugeot 308 and 508 - they look great

@colingraham9281 4 жыл бұрын

Had a Scenic a few years ago, would never buy French ever again. They suffer from BFO ( bits fall off ) too much for my liking

@Quagmire925 4 жыл бұрын

They age very quickly! Like a fat bird in a nightclub!

@stephenhadfield7715 4 жыл бұрын

I found this review very interesting. A DS3 seems like the natural progression to the ageing Pluriel I have, but I had no idea that DS Automobiles existed. Quick look on Autotrader and there are quite a few for sale but all seem to have only a 1.2 engine. I was just wondering Matt if, in your opinion, the small engine would give a reasonable performance coupled with an automatic gearbox, as I can't drive a manual? Once again, a really good and informative review. Also, if you've now been able to re-open your showroom, I hope you do as well as you deserve to! Kind regards and thanks for a great and humorous channel!

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The 1.2 is pretty nippy even as an auto

@kian989 Жыл бұрын

My friend has a older one of these like a 2012 and his reverse sensors have stopped working and just make the sound of when your too close to something but that's the only problem he's had with it pretty nice cars too

@RetroGamerVX 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, bang on about reliability, but nice balanced review as usual :o)

@melvynparkerson9984 Жыл бұрын

Posters are saying differently , very high millages with no problems.

@STANDUP47 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully this is going to be my first car. We've had 3 my over 9 years. So hopefully this will be my first car.

@daverennick7200 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a Citroen fan and a High Peak Autos fan - make sense of that. Please review a Cactus :)

@HighPeakAutos 3 жыл бұрын

I quite like the cactus

@daverennick7200 3 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos What's not to like? (Don't answer that)

@peterg6677 4 жыл бұрын

Citroen are obviously trying to go down the same road as Toyota and Nissan and now Seat with their Cupra badge more profit for a few extras, I like the look and style of this D's 3 and wonder what it would be like in automatic, Citroen did bring out the Pluriel sometime back which was a throw back to the old 2CV, keep on entertaining us thanks Pete

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@craigmassey3019 3 жыл бұрын

Would you please review a Ds 5 as I'm looking to buy one and would really like to hear your thoughts on it.

@davidrmcmahon 4 жыл бұрын

A mate has just got one, the doors rust under the mirrors. I do like it though.

@AbduulG 4 жыл бұрын

1.6 HDI is the most sold car in our country. Very reliable. Its a diesel with a turbo, simple. Lower it 35 mm and some 18" wheels, it will look amazing.

@mikel4663 4 жыл бұрын

I'm on my 3rd DS3 as a driving school car. Previous 2 cars 150,000 miles no wear on buttons, no broken interior and no warning lights. Other than regular servicing and a clutch at 100,000 miles these DS3 are brilliant, current DS3 at 90,000 miles and the only warning light is for adblue which gives you 1500 to fix.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Mike L That’s good going considering what they’re being used for

@volt8684 3 жыл бұрын

I own a citroen berlingo petrol 13 yrs old and I abs love it, quiet, comfortable, fast enough and so practical. Never had a single fault unlike many vws and fords have had. Iwill keep thistill it dies if it ever does. The ride comfort is almost on par with 2 cv

@mikel4663 Жыл бұрын

Update on my 2017 ds3, 140,000 only problem was an adblue injector and a wiring problem on the adblue pump, fingers crossed and touch wood all good

@williamfence566 4 жыл бұрын

Neighbour had one less than a year old. Spent more time in the garage fortunately under warranty. Pretty but still french build quality

@stevie007 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, brilliant review as per bloody normal mate. Must say I bet you can not wait until June the 1st for the grand reopening. I bet you a penny to a pound the first job on the agenda is washing all those cars ( True or False ) 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 Reg`s Steve as always 👌

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks! Yes youre right. Everything needs a good wash

@Matticitt 4 жыл бұрын

What I'm wondering about is whether the bad reputation of Citroen is just a thing of the past now and they're much better built than in the early 2000s, or maybe they just put more care into the DS3, or maybe I'm just lucky but I've had no issues with my DS3 at all. Sure I only did 50k miles in it, but it's all city driving and I've been driving mine every single day for the past 9 years and everything just works. The key works, the mirrors unfold perfectly, the satnav works, nothing rattles or squeaks, no warning lights on the dash. The only things that broke were the mechanism in the passanger seat to get in the back (which was cheap to fix) and the metal strap for the muffler rusted and fallen off and I didn't even notice untill the car went for it's yearly service (it was cheap to replace as well). Only the engine makes more and more noises every passing year but that's on the Germans so...

@paulwoodburn4474 Жыл бұрын

I am biased being a citroen master tech but the ds3 is a great little car

@OldTwitTalksCars 4 жыл бұрын

I wondered what these are like so thanks for filling me in. Unlike you I have a soft-spot for French cars. I wanted to buy Mrs Twit one......but she wanted an Audi A1 🙄

@fascinators1 4 жыл бұрын

Could you do a video on a Mazda 2 2007-2015 please 🚗 when you have the time 🙂

@woodgeorge1 4 жыл бұрын

Question when you drive down to Spain which way do you go , we normally go down with our motorhome and just saunter down however at the end of July we are going down by car and I have never done that before thanks , And keep up the go content we love it

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

If you dont mind driving, I would go on the tunnel and drive alone the tolls through France

@fjv8586 4 жыл бұрын

You could also take the ferry to Cherbourg and down from there. It depends on where you are going.

@kirknewton100 2 жыл бұрын

Lol lol... Love it. I have the 1.2 110hp...its a good car, not experienced anything falling off so far 😂. It's a good car, great economy and can move if you want it too.

@j.playstation9163 2 жыл бұрын

What are your tips when buying a second hand ds3 petrol version? I prefer one with some more power under the hood....I have a Peugeot 206 GTi from 2003 know with 130hp