- For: Cheap, fun to drive, Airscape option
- Against: Small boot, cramped in rear, ho-hum interior
- Verdict: Fun in the city and affordable to run
The Citroen C1 is part of a long-established city-car trio, which also includes the Peugeot 108 and Toyota Aygo.
There are three versions available: three-door, five-door and Airscape. The latter features a large electric sliding roof, giving a pretty decent impression of a convertible.
Prices start from £10,500 for the three-door C1 in Touch trim, but standard specification is so miserly you’ll want to spend nearly £2,000 more to upgrade to Feel. This adds air conditioning, improved smartphone connectivity and a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
Flair trim completes the core range, although Citroen has a habit of launching value-packed special editions.
In isolation, the Citroen C1 is a perfectly adequate urban runabout. It’s easy to drive, the 1.0-litre petrol engine provides just enough poke, and it should be cheap to fuel and maintain.
It’s let down by a low-rent interior, cramped rear seats and a tiny boot.
KEY INFO
- Launched: 2014
- Facelifted: 2018
- Due for replacement: 2021