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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Running costs

Running costs don't come much cheaper. The C1 sits in the lowest insurance category, sips fuel and won't break the bank when it comes to servicing. It's even been designed to minimise the cost of a minor accident.

* based on most recent data

Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year

Unleaded

£944 - £1,006 *

Diesel

£957 - £957 *

The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 135p and diesel 141p. Prices are updated daily.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

12 months or 10,000 miles.

Warranty

Three years/60,000 miles.

Road tax (12 months)

£0.00 - £20.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

5 out of 5

Green credentials

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    99
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    109
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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

The arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model.

Emissions summary

The C1 performs remarkably well on the eco front. The 1.0-litre petrol model emits 108g/km and is capable of 61mpg. In 2009 this engine was tweaked and as a result emissions fell to 106g/km while economy was boosted to 63mpg. The diesel is slightly better and averages 69mpg.

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