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Citroen C1 reviews

Citroen C1
4.0 stars
(45) 4.0/5
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Is the Citroen C1 a good car?

  • Performance 4.0 stars
  • Running Costs 4.5 stars
  • Comfort 3.5 stars
  • Reliability 4.5 stars
  • Space Practicality 3.5 stars

Perfect All Rounder

Added: 18th of April 2023

  • 2007
  • 980 CC
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 3
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Bought this car second hand, hoping it would get me through my last 2 years of college. Here I am nearly 8 years later, same car. In my 8 years owning the car, it's never broken down on me once. Passed NCT every year without fail. I'm nearly on 200,000 km on the original engine and still no problems. I'm doing 1500 km a week and this is just the perfect car for it. Surprisingly nippy for a 980 CC engine, even accelerating to motorway speed quicker than other more powerful cars around me! However it's slightly noisier due to cheaper materials and less padding/sound proofing ( so you might want the radio on for your Motorway commute). I would reccomend to anyone who wants a cheap and cheerful car, that's extremely reliable to run, and always squashes into a parking space :)

Great Little Runner

Added: 8th of January 2023

  • 2008
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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Owned this C1 for a year and all i have done to it is a full Service, Other then that No Problems will Definitely Buy Another great little motor. shame Citroen have stopped making them.

Refreshed C1

Added: 9th of August 2017

  • 2015
  • 998
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 3
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This is my 3rd C1, having had a fairly basic-equipment version of each edition of the car. These have been cheap to run (total cost over 7 years of the last one was £15,618 including insurance, fuel and repairs - £0.264 per mile and an average of 50.59mpg). The strength of the car's frame was demonstrated when the first version was totaled on the M25 by a lorry which pushed me at 90 degrees to my intended direction of travel on 2 wheels 150 yards down the road - an interesting experience. But I emerged unscathed, which is why I went back for more. The 3 stupidest features of the previous models have finally gone (seats which needed to be reset for pitch and leg-length every time you got something out of the rear seats; a hazard-warning-light switch which wasn't strong enough for the job and cracked across the middle, and a generally placky semi-translucent central facia). Unfortunately for a technophobe like myself, the provision of a CD player has also gone. And there are still some duff bits of finish (really cheap looking internal door handles, to name but one). Alas, the boot is still unlocked when the car is unlocked (unless you choose to lock yourself in - problematic in an accident), making the car a potential target for opportunists in a traffic queue. The rear parcel shelf has now ceased to be an asset, since it is now attached to the hatch, not hinged from the seat-back, and would probably shed its load when the boot opened. Also, it's made of a very feeble-looking carpet-like material, not a rigid moulding. But the boot has been stretched a little, so it's no longer a struggle to get an ordinary thickness suitcase in. I believe the car is a bit longer overall - and the turning-circle may have suffered a bit as a consequence, though it still moves easily at slow speed. The Toyota 3-cylinder unit is perfectly adequate and smooth - and with only the driver on-board it has plenty of poke for my needs. Just remember to re-calibrate your expectations before overtaking if you have passengers. Electronics now have a central console for switching between media and checking car data - but no inbuilt satnav, oddly. On the dash there's a useful choice of displays for range, fuel consumption, trip-meter, etc., to choose from, which aids economy driving. No automatic engine cut-out, however. Filler-cap key lock has been replaced with a cap release from the driver's position. Less secure, perhaps, but more convenient. In sum, a fine motor for running around in - and feeling vaguely virtuous about your carbon footprint, too.

Driving

Added: 13th of October 2016

  • 2013
  • 980
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 2
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I enjoy driving the c1 mine as now done 110,000 miles in just over 3 years still on same clutch an it's my 3 rd one brill little car

Mr Gillon

Added: 12th of October 2016

  • 2010
  • 1000
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Saloon
  • 2
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I just love this small car,it is perfect for me and my wife and for the job I do going around the community looking after people

Citroën C1 - Best all-rounder

Added: 12th of October 2016

  • 2013
  • 1000
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 3
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Affordable purchase price, low running costs, requires minimal maintenance, is utterly reliable and robust and has a long life span. Surprisingly sprightly performance, fun to drive, economical and practical to own. Excellent for DIY maintenance.

Citroen C1

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2013
  • 1000
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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An excellent small car for young n old. Cheap to insure, tax n run. Comfortable if a little noisy when accelerating. We now have three in the family.

Main Car

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2009
  • 1000
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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This car was bought as a second motor, but we were so pleased with it that we use it daily for all local trips. We only use the other car now for long journeys, or when we need to carry extra luggage.

Citroen C1

Added: 23rd of January 2016

  • 2010
  • 998
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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Good runner. Extremely basic! No closure on glove compartment and boot. Overall in good condition and low mileage.

Does the job

Added: 2nd of July 2015

  • 2009
  • 998
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 2
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Running Costs
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I have owned this car for 2 years now and it's the most reliable, cheap to run/maintain/tax car I've ever had. I use it for my 400mileweekly commute (which cost about £37) it's not a 2litre turbo so don't expect tons of pulling power, but it does the job. Only criticism I have, I'm a 6ft 4in 16st bloke and the seats are not that comfy on long journeys. The c1 is the perfect commute car.

citroen c1

Added: 18th of November 2013

  • 2013
  • 1000
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 4
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Reliability
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I swopped this car for the same model I had owed previously. This newer version appears to have less power and oomph.

OK but........

Added: 16th of November 2013

  • 2011
  • 998
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 2
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Bought specifically for the work run to save on daily costs. Very pleased with economy. It is a nippy car with reasonable comfort but don't buy one for the shopping! Up until now it has been reliable having had it's regular services however it developed a engine rattle which was more obvious when cold. The last service followed with the dealer investigating. To cut a long story short the engine was suffering with excessive "piston slap". I have to commend the dealership and Citroen as the decision was to fit a new engine under warranty but I hope that is the end of it!

Affordable and Fun with limitations

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2007
  • 999
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 2
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Running Costs
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Very economical, jolly little car which is fun to drive. Ideal for nipping around the city. Limited space inside - small boot and cramped back seats which I rarely use except for the odd lift. You wouldn't want a long journey in the back and with 2 doors, getting in and out is tough if you're not pretty nimble. The back shelf is really annoying as it's always flipping up and doesn't link properly to the hook on the back door so i'm always having to grapple with it one way or another. However - overall it's a really good value car and I have enjoyed having it.

The Citroen C1

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2011
  • 1100
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Saloon
  • 3
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Running Costs
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Reliability
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This little car is cheap to run and is an excellent city car. Easy to park, it is great for short distances. I find it lacking in power when loaded with 4 people and I would not like to drive it on motorways because of the noise and lightness of the vehicle. Easy to park and good vision apart from the front pillars which obstruct the view somewhat.

Citroen C1

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2008
  • 998
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 3
Performance
Running Costs
Comfort
Reliability
Space Practicality

GOOD LITTLE TOWN CAR, A LITTLE NOISY ON MOTORWAYS LONG DRIVES, BUT HAS TAKEN ME TO SPAIN SUCCESSFULLY FIVE TIMES. CHEAP TO RUN, LOW INSURANCE.

Long-term C1 review

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2007
  • 998
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 3
Performance
Running Costs
Comfort
Reliability
Space Practicality

I have had my C1 from new and in under 6 years have covered 170,000 miles, in both the UK and Europe, in a variety of conditions, including high temperatures and well below zero (down to -20C). It has performed superbly, consistently returning 60mpg plus on long journey, around 55mpg on city traffic. Despite its small size, it has been the most reliable car, and comfortable, out of my previous vehicles. It is also cheap to run- with low maintenance costs. It has only recently had a new clutch and brake discs. tyre useage is greater than 40,000 miles per set. Overall, a superb car!

economy

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2009
  • 1000
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 3
Performance
Running Costs
Comfort
Reliability
Space Practicality

A great little car, very reliable and economic. Really it is only suitable for two people but the fuel savings are good. On long runs 70 to the gallon, round about town it is 50. Road tax £20, low insurance. All in a very good little runabout for a retired couple like ourselves.

Nifty

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2012
  • 1100
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 4
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Running Costs
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Reliability
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I love my C1 it is very fast and easy to park and economical on petrol.

Its an A to B car...

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2011
  • 998
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 3
Performance
Running Costs
Comfort
Reliability
Space Practicality

I use my C1 for getting to work and back everyday, it is a no frills car but does have the basics that are needed to commute. Running costs are low, and servicing cost are good from my main dealer. The C1 is not a car for luxury. It is very much an A to B car. My only complaint is that the road noise is quite loud and can be quite pronounced when running on a rough road surface, that said it is a good car for the money.

excellent runner

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2010
  • 1100
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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Running Costs
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great for town driving, very economic, however small boot and you feel every bump.

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