What are the most common problems with a used Citroën C3 hatchback? The Sensodrive paddle-shift gearbox is more common, but avoid it because it gives a jerky drive. Citroen C3 1.6 VTi HairyBikers wrote: ↑ Wed Apr 11, 2018 12:06 pm I have a semi-automatic Citroen C3 Pluriel 2004, with sensodrive and tiptronic gearbox. Question is can a persistent movement of the gear stick in the wrong direction (in hopes of changing the gear to reverse) cause the car to stop responding and fail to start? i.e in order to change it into reverse, you need to first shift it right and then 2003 - A new 1.1bhp 60 engine is released, while the Sensodrive semi-automatic transmission is offered as an option. The Citroen C3 Pluriel with a movable roof was also presented. 2010 - New generation Citroen C3. Faults and problems- Citroen C3 Hello ,This is my Citroen C2 1.6i VTR Sensodrive / StockI figured There is a strange sound coming from sensodriveWhen the Car is cold, it doesn't make this s I know it's the gearbox as the noise goes away in neutral, changes with speed and disappears I m driving in 5th gear and there is a faint but noticeable humming whistle sound coming from the gearbox. I know it s the gearbox as the noise goes away in neutral, changes with speed and disappears after shifting down to 4th. Gearbox: SensoDrive DPF: No LHD or RHD: LHD Engine name: TU5 16-valve (110 PS) Post Sun Jun 18, 2017 4:22 pm. Questions about a Citroen C3 (Citroen C3 Problems) Questions about a Citroen C3 Automatic Gearbox Sensodrive got stuck in top gear and stalled the car If you have Automatic gearbox problems or issues that would only affect an Auto, please ask here. The Citroen C3 1.6 Exclusive has High seats and comfortable to drive. Front Window bars to thick on roundabouts can block out whole cars. Poor gear exchange in 1st to Auto. Bad follow up on problems. Really sorry I bought this car before I'd read other peoples comments. oAmYouW.