Used Citroen C1 cars for sale

Engines and transmissions

Through the years, there have been both petrol and diesel engines available, with a manual or automatic gearbox and standard front-wheel drive.

Petrol

• 1.0-litre engine returns up to 70bhp, allowing it to reach 60mph in 13.6 seconds.
• Economical with a combined fuel economy between 54.8 and 58.9mpg.
• 1.2-litre Puretech engine produces 80bhp and reaches 60mph in 10.6 seconds.

Diesel

• The first generation C1 was available with a 1.4-litre diesel that was good for 55bhp and 67mpg.
• Diesel C1s are extremely rare on the used market as not many were sold as new cars

Practicality

The Citroen C1 excels in navigating congested city traffic, but it does sacrifice some interior room to accomplish that.

Interior space

• Four adults can fit comfortably.
• Rear seats are better suited to children.
• Rear seats are more easily accessed in the five-door hatchback model.
• ISOFIX points found on rear seat for child safety.

Boot space

• 196-litre boot with the rear seats in place.
• 780 litres available when the rear seats are folded down.
• Boot lid has a wide opening for easier loading and unloading.

Bodystyles

• Three-door hatchback has a sportier appearance.
• Five-door hatchback is better for carrying rear passengers.
• Airscape convertible model has a fabric roof that slides back for open-air driving.

Safety

• Euro NCAP gave a four-star rating in 2014.
• Both adult and child occupant ratings sit at 80%.
• Comes equipped with six standard airbags.

Technology

• 7.0-inch Touch Drive interface is a good size for the small cabin.
• Available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto provide good connectivity.
• Bluetooth comes standard on newer models.

Generations

Citroen released the C1 in 2005 as a low-cost option that was closely related to the Toyota Aygo and Peugeot 107. It was offered with three or five doors, and went through two generations before being discontinued in the UK in 2022 so that the company could focus more on larger vehicles with electric and hybrid configurations.

Second Generation (2014-2022)

The basic design of the C1 remained the same with the new generation except that the air intakes became more noticeable and LED daytime running lights were installed in the bumper. Paddle shifters became available with the semi-automatic (EGS) transmission, and a new infotainment system was released.

The goal of the new generation was to bring forth unique styling that further differentiated the model from the Toyota and Peugeot equivalents. For the C1, the change meant narrower headlights and a larger front grille.

First Generation (2005-2014)

The C1 was released in 2005 and was created in partnership with Toyota and Peugeot, taking a top spot in the UK city car segment. A double-chevron chrome badge highlighted the short hood design and the grille sat on the bumper's lower end. Inside, the tachometer sat on the speedometer, giving the cabin a sporty appearance.

A facelift took place in 2009 to ensure that the C1 met Euro 5 emission standards. Five-door variants also introduced body-coloured door handles. New materials were added to the interior to improve the style. Another update in 2012 brought changes to the lower grille with more noticeable air intakes.