Citroen eC3 scores zero stars in Global NCAP crash tests

The Citroen eC3 has been awarded a 1-star rating for child occupant safety.

The Citroen eC3 has been awarded a 0-star safety rating by Global NCAP. The car scored 20.86 points for adult occupant safety and 10.55 points for child occupant protection.

In the frontal impact test, the Citroen eC3 offered good protection to the driver and passenger’s head and neck. The driver’s chest showed weak protection, while the passenger’s chest showed poor protection. Driver’s knees showed marginal protection, while passenger’s knees showed good protection. Driver’s tibias showed marginal and good protection, and passenger’s tibias showed good protection.

In the side impact test, the car offered marginal protection to the head and adequate protection to the chest. The abdomen and pelvis showed good protection. The side pole impact test was not performed on the eC3.

The child seat for the 3-year-old could not prevent excessive forward exposure and head contact with the vehicle. 

The car offered full protection in the side impact test. The child seat for the 18-month-old was able to prevent head exposure during the frontal impact, offering almost full protection. However, in the side impact, the head was exposed.

Stellantis has issued a statement in response to the latest crash test results - "Stellantis confirms its vehicles comply with all current local market regulations and its commitment to safety with six airbags and additional safety features as standard across products in India during the second half of the year."