Citroen DS3 2009 – Child Safety, Parts & Repair

Citroen DS3

is a premium hatchback has a distinctive design with a differently painted roof. By standing out on the road, the Citroen DS3 is not for those who want to hide on the road.

Adapting to Citroen’s reputation of a sleek design and quirkiness, the DS3 is a sporty vehicle inside and out.

Interiorly, the Citroen DS3 is plush and comfortable, perfect for any flouncy designer. Driving this concept car, the DS3 is the more posh sibling of the C3. Great for cruising down any highway, the DS3 is a standout vehicle no matter where you are.

To test its durability, Euro NCAP ran a frontal Offset Crash test on the Citroen DS3 Picasso and it received a 5-star rating based on its performance and protection in high-speed front and side crash tests.

Watch the Crash test video here.

Child Safety

When riding the DS3, children less than 18 month of age should be facing the rear. After that age, it is advised that children be forward-facing. This is to avoid the impact on the chest.

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Safety may be of concern. In a frontal impact collision, the driver only has adequate protection of the chest and left leg. The DS3 provides weak protection for the chest when in a side impact collision and marginally weak whiplash in a rear impact collision.

Pedestrian protection is poor as well. Protection for the occupants, however, is good. Despite this, the DS3 has been given a 5-star rating for crashworthiness, ability to protect the legs, and safety assistance.

Maintenance & Repair Costs

Repairs made to the Citroen DS3 series will require high quality parts. The great news is that these parts can be found at many dealers within the same price range and time commitment of any normal car.

Service parts: £180 – £240 (MANN, German)

Oil filter, Oil, Air filter, Fuel filter, Pollen filter

We recommend either Genuine or similar, such as Mann filters & Total Quartz oil, for Citroen.

Brake Disc & Pads ch.: £170 – £250 (Pagid, German)

Cam. Chain change: £500 – £800

Cam chain kit: £60 – £110

Diagnostic: £40 – £120 depend on the local garages

Labour rates:

Independent: £65 – £125 / hour
Main dealer: £165 – £215 / hour

The Service & Repair process, however, can be more time consuming and will require a well experienced mechanic and occasionally special tools. As a result, the price here may exceed costs of a typical vehicle.


Safety Features:

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

Anti-lock brakes, or ABS brakes, will automatically sense when a tire has abruptly stopped rotating and modulate the brake’s pressure to allow the tire to continue rotating safely. With ABS brakes, the vehicle is capable of turning while in brake mode.

STABILITY CONTROL

Stability control will sense when the vehicle has reached or exceeded its limit. It will reduce the engine power and/or apply the appropriate brakes. This feature helps prevent the driver from losing control of his or her vehicle.

FRONT, SIDE, AND OVERHEAD AIRBAGS

The vehicle is loaded with airbags for protection of its driver and passengers. Front airbags protect the head in a frontal crash. If the vehicle experiences a side collision or rollover, the side airbags protect the torso and the overhead airbags protect their heads

PRETENSIONERS

Pre-tensioners on the seatbelt automatically tighten the seatbelt to secure the occupant and ensure minimal injury.

SEATBELT REMINDER

Pre-tensioners on the seatbelt automatically tighten the seatbelt to The seatbelt reminder monitors whether there is an occupant in the seat and communicates this information to the seat restraint system in the vehicle. If the seat belt is not buckled, it sends a reminder to remind the occupant to put the seatbelt on.