By The Citroen C3 has scored 0 stars in Latin NCAP crash tests. This is the lowest possible score, and it means that the car offers very poor protection in the event of a crash. As for adult occupant protection, the C3 scored 12.21 points, which is 31% of the total score. Whereas in terms of child occupants, the hatchback scored only 5.93 points, which is just 12% of the total score.
The C3 was tested against a number of criteria, including adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, pedestrian safety, and safety assist systems. It scored poorly in all of these areas. For example, the C3 only has two airbags and does not have seatbelt pretensioners. This means that in the event of a crash, the airbags may not deploy properly, and the seatbelts may not be able to hold the occupants in place.
The C3 also did not meet the R32 norms for whiplash protection and UN R32 norms for rear impact structure requirements. This means that occupants of the C3 are at increased risk of serious injury in the event of a rear-end collision. Latin NCAP Chairman Stephan Brodziak said that it is “shameful” that Stellantis, the parent company of Citroen, has designed a car with such poor safety. He called on Stellantis to stop producing cars that are a risk to occupants and other road users.
He also called on the governments of Latin American countries to incorporate vehicle safety labelling, including Latin NCAP star ratings, as a way to improve the safety of cars on the road. The Citroen C3’s poor crash test performance is a reminder that not all cars are created equal. When choosing a car, it is essential to consider the safety ratings of the car before making a purchase.
2023-07-14 19:01:20