Citroën C1 (05 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on
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.
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Buying new

For what is essentially the same car, you're likely to get a better price on a Citroën than the equivalent Toyota or Peugeot. There's not a lot in it though and so it will come down to the best deal you can get - Citroen dealers usually have very tempting offers available. The diesel is more expensive and offers little in the way of improved fuel consumption (mainly because the petrol is outstanding to start with). To see a return on the outlay of opting for diesel, you will need to cover approximately 250,000 miles.

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Buying used

See what the Citroën dealers are offering deal wise on a new one - they take £1000s off the price of their other models so you may not need to go down the second hand route. The significantly higher new list price will put many off the diesel and consequently there will be fewer of them on the used market.

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Selling

If Citroën does start to heavily discount, or offer irresistible incentives then this will have a slight knock on effect for used values. However as it's essentially a Toyota underneath, it's quality will ensure it is a highly sought after used buy.