After several difficult months on the French car market, Citroën is making a strong comeback. For a long time, the brand with the chevrons had lost momentum and suffered from a product range that did not meet market expectations. But the arrival of the new Citroën C3 is changing the situation. After topping the sales charts in January 2025, a rare performance that confirms the public's enthusiasm for the new generation, the C3 continues to shine in February, leading Citroën to remarkable growth.
A C3 at the top of sales in France
In January, the Citroën C3 established itself as one of the most popular models on the French market, where it ended the month at the top of the sales charts, a feat rarely achieved in the past. This success continued in February with impressive figures. With 7,616 registrations, the new C3 took second place on the passenger car market with a 5.4% share. This result shows that Citroën's strategy of focusing on an accessible and well-equipped city car is a real success.
Record sales to private customers
In addition to the C3, Citroën is performing well thanks to its renewed range. The new ë-C3 is the best-selling electric car in France with 3,058 registrations. The redesigned Citroën C4 made a remarkable debut, taking second place in the compact sedan segment with 1,486 units sold.
However, Citroën is particularly strong in sales to private individuals. With a record market share of 8.6% and an increase of 41%, the brand is back to a level not seen for four years. This success is crucial because individuals are at the heart of the car market. Unlike sales to companies, which are often supported by fleets and rental companies, these purchases reflect real consumer enthusiasm. These figures show that Citroën is succeeding in attracting new customers and winning back those who had drifted away from the brand in a cleverly orchestrated Citroën bashing, adding to the problems of Puretech engines and Takata airbags.
This return to form bodes well for a promising 2025 for Citroën. In addition to the success of the new C3, the imminent launch of the C3 Aircross, available in 5- and 7-seater versions, should add to this momentum. With an attractive positioning in the urban SUV segment, it could in turn boost the brand's sales. After years of difficulties, Citroën seems to be regaining positive momentum. The beginning of 2025 could well see the brand return to the top, driven by a renewed range and a strategy in line with market expectations. It remains to be seen whether this trend will continue in the coming months, but the first signs are more than encouraging.
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