In the run up to the new registration change, more private motorists bought Citroën cars than any other marque in August. This took the French car brand to the number one position in the retail car market in the UK, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

Key to its August sales success was its innovative guaranteed part exchange scheme, that has now seen over 3,500 motorists trade in old cars against new Citroën models. Owners of cars as varied as a Morris Minor, Triumph Spitfire and even a London cab have taken advantage of the offer and will now be driving safer, better equipped and massively more environmentally friendly new Citroën cars.

In fact the scheme has proved so successful that Citroën bosses have decided to extend the guaranteed part exchange programme through September. The scheme means drivers can trade in any old, roadworthy car and claim up to £1,000 on top of other offers that include cashbacks of up to £3,645 or one year’s free insurance or even 0% finance over four years on some models.

With these offers, the award winning and stylish C4 is available from £9,295; the UK’s most popular retail compact MPV, the Xsara Picasso, from £8,995; the UK’s most popular budget MPV, the Berlingo Multispace, from £7,595; the eye-catching C3 from £6,790; the sporty-looking C2 from £6,490 and the cute and loveable C1 from just £5,995.