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30 July 2009

Citroen C1

Citroen C1

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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Ralph Morton

Ralph Morton

Ralph Morton is an award-winning journalist and the founder of Business Car Manager (now renamed Business Motoring). Ralph writes extensively about the car and van leasing industry as well as wider fleet and company car issues. A former editor of What Car?, Ralph is a vastly experienced writer and editor and has been writing about the automotive sector for over 35 years.

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