Compare Citroen C3 wrong fuel recovery quotes from specialist garages

Citroen's C3 model is brimming with quirky styling features and offers serious scope for customisation, delighting some drivers while alienating others. It is often praised for its comfortable interior and decent equipment levels (at a reasonable price), though it isn't as good to drive as other small cars and isn't very spacious for passengers in the back.

One of the C3's most significant selling points is its reliability. There are no known problems in the most recent iteration, though faulty electrics are a known weak point for earlier Citroen models. In 2023, the C3 won the 'World Urban Car' prize at the 19th World Car Awards.

When you put the wrong fuel in your car, the most important thing to do is avoid starting the engine or even putting the key in the ignition if you haven't already. Doing so could cause severe damage. Instead, you must arrange a wrong fuel removal service as soon as possible. Fortunately, mobile mechanic wrong fuel drainage services are common.

Read this guide for more advice about misfuelling.

Putting petrol in a diesel car is the worst case scenario because unleaded fuel acts as a solvent, causing damage to the fuel pump and other components. But there's no need to panic; plenty of garages and breakdown companies offer wrong fuel recovery and removal services. This process takes about an hour and involves draining the tank and fuel system before filling it up again with the correct fuel.

A wrong fuel rescue price can range from £180 to £350.