Citroën C1 2005– car dimensions: 3435 mm long, 1630 mm wide and 1470 mm high. Unladen weight is 790 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 139 litres.
The cabin is compact with space for four and good all-round visibility from a large glass area. Manual air conditioning is available as an option or on higher grades. Power steering and height-adjustable wheel feature on most versions. ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution and cornering stability control are standard, along with front airbags. Side airbags are standard from mid grades. Radio with CD player is optional. No advanced electronic driver aids are fitted.
Boot space measures 139 litres under the parcel shelf. Folding the rear seats increases capacity to 712 litres up to the roof on the 3-door.
The vehicle is not designed for towing and has no manufacturer-approved trailer capacity. Payload is 315 kg. It suits light urban duties with a full-size spare wheel under the boot floor.
The cabin is compact yet feels roomy thanks to a long wheelbase and large glass area that gives strong all-round visibility. Front seats use thin backrests with integrated headrests to free up rear knee room while staying supportive for city trips. Controls are simple and chunky, with a backlit translucent panel for the heater and vents. Manual heating comes as standard, with air conditioning on higher grades. Storage includes door bins and a centre console with cupholders.
Combined fuel use 4.6 l/100 km on 1.0 petrol
1.4 HDi diesel combined 4.1 l/100 km
Petrol service every 15 000 km or 12 months
Four-star Euro NCAP result from 2005
Standard ABS with EBD plus CSC and dual front airbags
Side airbags and Isofix on higher grades
The 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol returns 4.6 litres per 100 km on the combined cycle. The 1.4 HDi diesel option records 4.1 litres per 100 km combined. Both engines meet Euro 4 standards and keep running costs low in urban use.
Petrol models need a service every 15 000 km or 12 months. Diesel intervals stretch to 30 000 km or 24 months. The simple mechanical layout and shared parts keep workshop bills modest.
Euro NCAP awarded four stars in 2005. ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, cornering stability control and front airbags are standard. Higher grades add side airbags and rear Isofix mounts. The structure uses crumple zones and door reinforcements.
Light weight and frugal engines make the car cheap to keep. Regular oil changes protect the chain-driven petrol unit for high mileages. A full-size spare sits under the boot floor.
Length 3435 mm, Width 1630 mm, Height 1470 mm, Wheelbase 2340 mm (C1 2005 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, auto-data.net and 2005 Citroën preisliste/UK brochure.