ALMOST HALF OF DRIVERS WOULD RATHER CLEAN THE HOUSE THAN DRIVE ON A POTHOLE-FILLED ROAD, FINDS CITROËN

• New research from Citroën reveals that 88% of UK drivers cite potholes as the number one factor that makes a road miserable to drive on, with 83% believing councils need to spend more on maintenance.
• 41% said they would rather clean their house than drive on pothole-riddled roads.
• Comfort is the top priority for over half (52%) of Brits driving on miserable roads.
• The entire Citroën range is designed around onboard comfort, with all cars benefiting from patented Advanced Comfort® technology, including New C3.

New research from Citroën UK reveals the top factors that make driving on a road a miserable experience. Potholes (84%), road works (62%), and heavy traffic (59%), were uncovered as the top causes of a miserable road, while almost one-third (31%) of Brits avoid driving on motorways as much as possible.

The survey of 2,000 UK drivers named the M25 as the country’s most miserable road, with nearly one-fifth (19%) saying the capital ring road was their least favourite route to drive. Almost half of the respondents said they would rather do domestic chores, including cleaning the house (47%), doing the ironing (42%), and cleaning the toilet (39%), than drive on the M25.

Cleaning the house was cited as a preferred option to driving on roads with potholes and poor road surface by 41% of respondents. Over half (54%) said they would rather clean than make a long journey with a young child in the car, and a massive 83% of UK drivers think that their local council should be spending more on road maintenance.

According to the Citroën poll, over a third (35%) of drivers said that London was their least favourite area to drive in, with 77% of those blaming heavy traffic and congestion. Traffic was also found to be a major source of despair in the Midlands (70%), the Southeast (66%), and the Northwest of England (55%).

The research goes on to reveal how drivers try to make a journey on a miserable road more enjoyable. A comfortable ride came out as the top priority with 52% of drivers prioritising this, followed by having comfortable seats (47%). The whole Citroën range, including New C3 and New C3 Aircross, benefit from Citroën’s Advanced Comfort® programme, including Advanced Comfort® seats and Advanced Comfort® suspension with progressive hydraulic cushions to provide a comfortable and serene drive for all occupants.

In-car tech was also uncovered as a valued feature for demanding journeys, with 27% of drivers relying on safety and driver assistance such as adaptive lane control and lane-keep assist to ease their journey. As well as this, just under a quarter (23%) of drivers named a satellite navigation system and low road noise (22%) as essential for a serene drive.   

With prices starting at £21,990 OTR MRRP, New ë-C3 is one of the most affordable ways for customers to make the switch to electric. New ë-C3 delivers best-in-class comfort, an easy electric experience, an outstanding level of useful equipment, and accessible pricing.

Greg Taylor, Managing Director Citroën UK, said: “At Citroën, we understand that driving conditions in the UK can be testing, and we are striving to offer our customers the very best in terms of comfort and driving confidence. With our newest models equipped with Advanced Comfort® seats and suspension, as well as cutting-edge technology to enhance road safety, Citroën offers premium comfort and safety for all onboard, but most importantly peace of mind on even the most miserable of drives".

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* Survey of 2,000 UK drivers conducted by OnePoll in February 2025

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