Citroen C1: budget business car costs

Citroen C1 road test
Review: Sam Hardy
Date Posted: 30/07/2009

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Citroen C1: supermini with supermini costs

Citroen C1 1.0i VT 3dr

What is it?

New entry-level supermini gets facelifted look with a fresh chrome grille along with some new upholstery inside. Otherwise the same as before – but by no means the worse for that. Power comes from a 68bhp 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine. Prices start from just over £8000.

What's hot?

Cheeky looks. Big lights and smiley face enhanced by new grille
Stylish cabin gets better materials
Throaty three-cylinder engine sounds great...
...and provides nippy performance in town
Low running costs: 62.8mpg combined and 106g/km of CO2
Light but precise steering and a decent ride

What's not?

A likeable city car but not as desirable as Fiat 500
Runs out of puff a bit on the motorway
Could be more fun to drive
Getting on a bit now
Toyota Aygo sister model might be a better residual bet

What you need to Know

P11D Value:	£8005
Monthly Rental*:	£140 (CH)/£161 (PCH)
Tax Band when posted:	10%
Monthly BiK:	14 (20%)/£27 (40%)
Engine:	1.0 Litre 3 cylinder
CO2 Emissions:	106g/km
Power/torque:	68bhp/69lb/ft
Economy:	62.8mpg

*Monthly contract hire (CH) and personal contract hire (PCH) rentals generated by Concept Vehicle Leasing. Based on a 36 month lease at 10,000 miles a year, 3+35 payments.

Business Car Manager Road Test Rating

The C1 has always been a great little urban runabout and this revised version sticks to the same formula – it just looks a little bit more classy inside and out. It may not be as stylish as a Fiat 500, but it costs pennies to run and is well worth a look. And don't forget, if your business purchases it, the C1 qualifies for a 100% first year writing down allowance on your corporation tax.

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