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Citroen C1 variants
Total price
Monthly payment

Finance representative example (PCP)

Total cash price £7,899. Borrowing £7,109 with a £790 deposit at a representative APR of 11.9%.

48 monthly payments
£146.41
Fixed interest rate
11.9%
Total amount payable
£10,153.48
Cost of credit
£2,254.48
Optional final payment
£2,336.00
Purchase fee
£10.00
Annual mileage limit
6000 miles

Why buy a used Citroen C1

This compact city car delivers exceptional value for money, combining stylish French design with impressive fuel economy. The C1 excels as urban transport, offering easy parking and nimble handling that makes city driving effortless, and it doesn’t feel too out of its depth on the open road either. Buy a used Citroen C1 and you'll discover a reliable hatchback that's perfect for first-time drivers, or anyone seeking affordable motoring.

Popular Citroen C1 trims for sale at Motorpoint

  • Touch – The most basic version with front electric windows and central locking
  • Feel/Sense – This adds air conditioning, a touchscreen with Bluetooth, DAB radio, split-folding rear seats and painted door handles
  • Flair/Shine – These models add alloy wheels, chrome trims around the windows, heated door mirrors, a leather steering wheel and a reversing camera
  • Furio – These special editions got sporty styling with black wheels, red mirror caps and side graphics
  • Flair Edition – Comes with a contrast roof, dark red interior trim, keyless entry, and automatic lights
  • Urban Ride – These models get a rugged appearance with chunky wheel arch cladding

Owning a Citroen C1

Buy a used Citroen C1 and you'll enjoy low running costs, easy manoeuvrability, and a sprinkling of modern features that enhance daily driving.

Running costs remain impressively low, with affordable insurance groups and competitive servicing costs. The touchscreen infotainment system on all but base-spec models provides smartphone connectivity, while the practical interior accommodates four adults at a push. Fuel economy is outstanding, making a used C1 ideal for budget-conscious drivers and daily commuters.

The driving experience prioritises comfort over sportiness, delivering a smooth ride that's perfect for urban environments. Storage space is adequate for a city car, though you’re not going to want to try using the C1 as a family car – it’s tiny!

Other models you may be interested in

If you’re interested in a Citroen C1, also consider a Hyundai i10 (which gets more kit as standard), a Volkswagen Up for a more premium feel, or a Toyota Aygo, which has slightly stronger resale values.

Why buy from Motorpoint?

FAQs

This C1 was introduced in 2014 and remained on sale until 2022. It was available with three- or five doors, while some come with a fabric roof that Citroen calls Airscape.

The Citroen C1 is pretty small by modern car standards. It’s less than 3.5 metres long and little more than 1.6 metres wide – so it’s ideal if you have a small parking space or don’t need a big car. Its compact footprint means you shouldn’t expect limo-like space, but tall adults will feel squeezed in the back – and possibly in the front too. The boot space stands at 196 litres, which is a little more than you get in a Fiat 500 but not as much as a Kia Picanto.

The best engine for the Citroen C1 is the only one available – a 1.0-litre petrol engine with 72hp. It’s a fizzy little motor that’s perfectly suited to town life, but can also handle the occasional longer journey as well.

If you're after a cheap-to-buy, cheap-to-run small car with all the essentials and just a little bit of interior funkiness, the Citroen C1 is a good car. It's best suited to town driving but can manage longer journeys too, and it's just about big enough to squeeze in four adults and a few shopping bags.

The joy of a relatively basic car like the Citroen C1 means there's little to go wrong. The engine is fairly simple and well-proven, having been used in other city cars for a number of years. All used Citroen C1s from Motorpoint come with warranty cover included, or you can upgrade to an extended warranty for total peace of mind.

No, the Citroen C1 can't tow a trailer. Citroen doesn't give towing capacities for the C1, possibly because even a small trailer could overwhelm the dinky engine and brakes.

Yes, all Citroen C1s built since 2011 can use E10 petrol. If you're looking at a C1 that's older than this, the UK Government has an E10 checker website that shows you if your car is able to run on E10 fuel.

Yes, the Citroen C1 is a great first car choice. It's cheap to buy and running costs are kept in check with low insurance costs and inexpensive fill-ups. Most C1s come with air conditioning, a reversing camera and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto phone connectivity, leaving you cool, calm and connected.