Citroën C1 (05 on) - Review Review by David Ross on 15 February 2006 Last Updated: 12 November 2008 The C1 is Citroen's version of the Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo. It has different looks front and rear and the specification levels are slightly different, but otherwise it's essentially the same as its counterparts - it's even built in the same factory. Available with three or five doors, it's an excellent small car, with a roomy interior and a pleasant driving experience - although it can be a little noisy on the motorway. Two trim levels are available, Vibe which is the most basic and Rhythm which enjoys a few luxuries, plus there have been several special editions. In addition to the cheap price, Citroën usually has special offers running such as cashback deals. In 2009 the model was slightly facelifted with a tweaked front end plus new wheels and interior trims. The 1.0-litre engine was also improved with lower emissions and better economy. 4 out of 5 Other Citroën reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £7,995 - £10,545 View all new prices Used price range: £2,366 - £7,780 View all used prices See 15 new models for sale from £6,690 Get a Citroën C1 (05 on) information pack Next steps Citroën C1 cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 587 models like this for sale, starting at £2,995. Find used Citroën C1s for sale Cheap to run, great fun to drive, nippy petrol engine, fits in the smallest of spaces Limited range, tiny boot, noisy on the motorway The C1 is Citroen's version of the Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo. It has different looks front and rear and the specification levels are slightly different, but otherwise it's essentially the same as its counterparts - it's even built in the same factory. Available with three or five doors, it's an excellent small car, with a roomy interior and a pleasant driving experience - although it can be a little noisy on the motorway. Two trim levels are available, Vibe which is the most basic and Rhythm which enjoys a few luxuries, plus there have been several special editions. In addition to the cheap price, Citroën usually has special offers running such as cashback deals. In 2009 the model was slightly facelifted with a tweaked front end plus new wheels and interior trims. The 1.0-litre engine was also improved with lower emissions and better economy. Driving & Performance Performance 3 out of 5"There are two engines in the C1, a 1.0-litre petrol and a 1.4-litre diesel (only available if you..." Handling 4 out of 5"The C1 is intended as a budget motoring solution rather than a sportscar, however it's still a fun..." Comfort Comfort 3.5 out of 5"Perhaps surprisingly for a cheap runabout, the ride quality is quite impressive, with the suspension..." Practicality 3 out of 5"The C1 is a very small car, so don't expect to carry a chest of drawers in it, but the boot is okay..." Equipment 3.5 out of 5"The Vibe trim level is pretty basic, but offers the essentials. You get driver and passenger..." Behind the wheel 3.5 out of 5"Compact dimensions, a tight turning circle and good visibility contribute to making the C1 easy to..." Costs Running costs 5 out of 5"Running costs don't come much cheaper. The C1 sits in the lowest insurance category, sips fuel and..." Green credentials 5 out of 5"The C1 performs remarkably well on the eco front. The 1.0-litre petrol model emits 108g/km and is..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4 out of 5"The C1 is one of the safest car in its class, with a Euro NCAP crash test rating of four out of five..." Reliability 4.5 out of 5"The bulk of the development work was undertaken by Toyota, so this could well turn out to be one of..." Buying & Selling Buying new 4 out of 5"For what is essentially the same car, you're likely to get a better price on a Citroën than the..." Buying used 3 out of 5"See what the Citroën dealers are offering deal wise on a new one - they take £1000s off the price of..." Selling 4 out of 5"If Citroën does start to heavily discount, or offer irresistible incentives then this will have a..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Citroën C1 (05 on) 1.0i VTR+ (AC) 5d 4 out of 5 “ The small footprint; it's dead easy to park virtually anywhere. The turning circle is also quite... ” Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Citroën C1 cars for sale We have 587 models like this for sale. Find Citroën C1 cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Citroën C1 (05 on) 1.0i VTR+ (AC) 5d 4 out of 5 “ The small footprint; it's dead easy to park virtually anywhere. The turning circle is also quite... ”