Citroën C1 (2005 - 2014) 1.0i VTR (AC) 5d (2012/12) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I am not too bothered what people think as I bought this purely as a cost saving exercise. I have the new refreshed version which was revised in April 2012. The car looks ok and I think dricing a smaller car today is different from what it used to be. You drive a smaller car today for practicality , cheap motoring, ease of driving, maybe the environment??!

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Nice colour and a good looking small little car.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I would to say that there is nothing really wrong with it but actually wouldn't as I would like something different next time!

What are you likely to buy next?

An MPV to replace the Saab estatae.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£8,000

When did you buy the car?

May 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

Leased the car via Citroen UK.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Cheap to own and run!

What was the dealer like?

All carried out via the internet and emails but the representative was helpful.

What's it like to drive?

My other car is a Saab 9-5 estate and bought this as a cheap run around. It is great fun to drive due to the size and has little roll in corners. I am 6'2" and have plenty of space in such a small package. I drive it daily for the 15 mile daily round trip to work on the west country roads and it seems great fun and sounds good from the little 3 cylinder motor. I chose the Citroen over the other two brands Toyota and Pug as it seemed to be 2 seconds quicker on paper to 60mph. But at 65mpg combined, I am awaiting minimal running costs! Leasing the car worked out cheaper to run on the savings on my Saabs Fuel alone.

What's it like to park?

A car of this size??? the back window is where the bumper is and visibility is ok, so easy to reverse.....and the turning circle os also good!

Have you had any problems with the car?

I have only had it a week, so far so good!

What's most practical about your car?

Small, easy to drive and park and it has 5 doors.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Nothing! The car has aircon, remote central central locking etc but nothing out of the ordinary. Well maybe the LED lights look quite modern!