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Citroën C1 hatchback (2005-2014): owner reviews

"The Citroen C1 is a basic and cheap-to-run city car. It’s fun to drive but it’s also pretty basic, and is outclassed by newer rivals."

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by Richard Ingram

25 Mar 2014

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Carbuyer Rating

2.5 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.3 out of 5

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57%of people would recommend this car to a friend

Common Problems

Suspension (1 case)
Brakes, Other (1 case)
Other (5 cases)
Gearbox / clutch (2 cases)
Engine, Gearbox / clutch, Other (1 case)
Brakes, Electrics, Engine, Gearbox / clutch, Suspension, Other (1 case)

Review 1 of 72

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Had to have new clutch fitted Nov 11, other than that been fine

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Very reliable car, as have all my Citroens (over 30 over the last 40 years)

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Reliability has been fair for a budget car. Had a few problems that I wouldn't have expected for its age though.

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NO ISSUES SO FAR

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it goes when I want it to.

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Nice practicial shopping basket that looks good

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Excellent, far better than expected, fun to drive, hard to fault. very happy with it.very cheap to run tax and insure. very well designed, very stylish.

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The c1 is the best city car available at present, but i will change it b4 the new model comes out. I have been amazed at this cars ability i first bought one 3 years ago in spain and the whole family uses it on their hols there. My only disappointment is the service and spares prices at my main dealer. Will take it to a smaller garage for service now that the warranty is over.

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Reliable,good in snow,low running costs,nippy .original exhaust back box had faulty baffles. also uses set of front discs every year. Not good for big family as boot small.ideal one person comuter. Toured eire & cornwall 2 adults & luggage.fine on motorway 80 + if required.only feel small engine on hills wiyh 4 adults

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For what it does, it's ok. It's economical, comfortable enough, but perhaps i should have gone for my first choice, instead of settling for second best.

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Always been very happy with this car when nipping around the country roads of Devon, can be surprisingly fast when required. Never had any mechanical problems as yet. With the back seats down you will be surprised what you can fit in the back. You have to work the gears a bit if you're more than one up on the very biggest hills, and its not much fun on the motorway in the wind. Also i feel they could have put another layer of paint on it, scratches easy.

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Starts and goes

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locks stick otherwise very happy

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Excellent

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central locking sometimes doesn't open passenger door

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good brakes, good on motorway, comfy on long journeys, handles well in all weather conditions, feels more roomy than it looks.

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For size of engine, size of car it fulfils everything you would expect. Great little car thats cheap to run

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Excellent

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No mechanical problems whatsoever.

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No mechanical problems, but so far untraceable water leaks into all footwells.

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Had no problems at all A*

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Reliable and very economic

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Good and reliable

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Economical and reliable

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Delivered all that we wanted: economy, reliability in a modern package withgood styling, good braking and steering, and reasonable comfort, even on long journeys.

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Excellent small town car with nippy performance and £20 road tax.

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Great, nippy little run around. Good for driving round town and practical.

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I love my little c1 apart from the clutch going at 30000 miles

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Brilliant little car, had it from new when i was 17, great looks especially in darker colours , very low insurance, nippy engine and perfect handling also very reliable and amazing build quality for price. 10/10

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A fantastic little car that has never gone wrong or let me down in two and a half years. The ride is a little harsh and it's not the most practical car, but it does everything it's supposed to do almost perfectly, and is overall great value for money.

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The c1 is fun to drive its not the fastest or flashiest looking but it makes up for that with its " character", it is deceivingly roomy and some of my friends call it the tardis. It is economical and easy to park. Dont buy one if you need a big boot.

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My 1st car. Nice little runner. Not really built for open road, but in city driving very Eco. Would probably look at other models such as Peugeot 108 and new Aygo next. As a whole, car hasn't given any issues.

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very reliable

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I have not had any problems yet.

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nippy

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No problems as of yet (touch wood!)

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Not as frugal with petrol as expected, unusual tyre size means tyres unexpectedly expensive, thick windscreen pillars. Otherwise a totally brilliant, amazing, extremely satisfactory vehicle. Great performance for size, very good ride and handling, great fun to drive, feels like a willing friendly obedient dog, prepared to do anything to oblige and please its owner. A best-in-class toyota, pretending to be a citroen.

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Good value

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A great little car, does exactly what it says on the tin.

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Cheap reliable great city car.

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Cheap to buy and run but not impressed with dealer service .

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Nice to drive, comfortable on a long run except for noise. Not happy with post warranty repair costs. These were gear linkage, water pump and door locks.

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Bought the car new from Citroen dealer. Just fill up with fuel and off we go. I have had no problems whatsoever with this car. Will buy another Citroen definitely when we decide to trade this one in which won't be anytime soon!

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passed every service, no probs

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Engine sounds tappety but ok so far.

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Owned the car 13 months, never let me down

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Faultless

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great

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I've had no problems with it so far, except a minor leak due to broken seals.

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very good. starter motor replaced under warranty,minor interior trim problems

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what good about c1 is low road tax 20 pounds 330 miles on full tuck using on big hills in plympton very good on m5 and A38 work, very good safe frame around the car what bad about c1 the c1 work well for 3 year but than on all ways need new parts evey 8 weeks need oil evey 6 mouth needs tyres x4 15000 miles needs new x2 bake pads 32000 miles needs new 2x disc back boot door needs fixing the fluse box needs all new fuse after 40000 miles gearbox need fixing cost £800 pounds just to get car back on the road pluss gearbox dramage the engine after a 3 yaer old car from than on at be not right, at do not have low running cost and more had at frist come out from,will not get one again

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Great little car. Superb on diesel and would be better if prices went down ! Overall maybe small, but i have managed to carry lots of things in my c1. Easy to handle, great for parking in tight spot. Love the car.

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Brilliant little car, easy to park & drive

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Fucntional

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An excellent car for town work and running to and from work, only used as a second car.

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It is a very good city car and a great car for new drivers! Super cheap to run.

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It's fine. I don't expect spectacular performance from a 1.4 diesel, but it does all i require. It's reliable, which is what i want.

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Perfect city car but also competent on motorways and keeps up with traffic easily.

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