Citroen C1 (2005 – 2014) Review

Citroen C1 (2005 – 2014) At A Glance

4/5

+Cheap to run. Group 1 insurance. 60mpg. handles well. Low list prices. Good Euro NCAP score. 2012 model emits just 99g/km CO2.

-Reports of water leaks. Clutch and waterpump failures common on 2005 - 2009 C1, 107 and Aygo. Bigger, stronger clutch fitted in production from 2009.

Insurance Groups are between 3–7
On average it achieves 87% of the official MPG figure

 Road Test similar Toyota Aygo here: Toyota Aygo 2006 Road Test

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Real MPG average for a Citroen C1 (2005 – 2014)

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Average performance

87%

Real MPG

42–82 mpg

MPGs submitted

334

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My Citroen C1 makes a beeping sound when travelling uphill or when cold, what could it be?

"I have an automatic Citroen C1. I am getting a beeping sound particularly when the car is cold and/or going up hill. There is no warning sign. It's not seat belts. There is nothing to explain it in the manual. Any ideas?"
If you have eliminated the possibility that it is a faulty seatbelt sensor, it may be that the clutch in your automatic is worn and the beeping is alerting you to the problem. This would account for experiencing the beeping when travelling uphill when the clutch is under greater load. We would suggest taking it to an independent Citroen specialist who can diagnose the fault and offer a competitively priced repair.
Answered by David Ross

What is the lowest offer I should accept for my Citroen C1?

"I am after a price for my 2012 Citroen C1. It has well used upholstery and some scratches plus one tiny dent on the back corner. It's a basic VT model with three doors, no extras and 75k miles. It has a new MoT. "
We would expect the trade-in value to be around £2000 and you could expect to sell privately for around £2500. You can get a value for your car using the Honest John Used Car Price tool here: https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/used-prices/
Answered by David Ross

Citroen C1 - cam belt or timing chain?

"Does the Citreon C1 (2009 model) have timing chains or belts?"
The Citroen C1 (built from 2005 - 2014) 1.4 diesel uses a timing belt that should be replaced every five years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first). 1.0-litre petrol uses a timing chain. It should last the life of the car, as long as the oil is changed regularly (again, every 12 months or 12,000 miles).
Answered by Dan Powell

My windscreen wiper is juddering - how do I fix it?

"I have a 2016 Citroen C1 and I have noticed that when I use the wiper it judders across the windscreen. It is clearing the rain fine and not making any loud noises. It is not a violent judder, but still something that I have noticed. The car has recently been through a health check so all the wipers have been checked. Do you think perhaps it will be a simple case of wiping the blades and windscreen and going from there? "
It could be dirt on the wiper blade and/or windscreen. Or it may be the wiper blade is worn out and needs replacing. If these steps do not fix the problem then I guess that the wiper blade tension is too tight and requires adjusting. The car's owner's manual should show you how to do this. Or you can ask a friendly local garage or auto shop to do this if you also decide to change the wiper blades.
Answered by Dan Powell
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