The second-generation Citroën C1 (2014–2022) is an A-segment city car born from the successful PSA-Toyota joint venture (B-Zero platform). Built alongside the Peugeot 108 and Toyota Aygo in Kolín, Czech Republic, it features a quirky, expressive front fascia and highly compact dimensions (3.46m long). It was offered in 3-door and 5-door body styles, as well as an 'Airscape' version with a retractable canvas roof. While it lacks the highway refinement of a VW Up! or the premium feel of a Hyundai i10, it excels in urban environments thanks to its tight turning circle and incredibly low running costs. A minor facelift in 2018 updated the tech, improved sound insulation, and streamlined the engine lineup to meet Euro 6.d-Temp standards. Overall, it is a highly dependable urban commuter, provid
The Citroën C1 II is a fantastic, no-nonsense city car if and only if you choose the 1.0 VTi engine. The Toyota-sourced 1.0-liter powertrain is virtually bulletproof and keeps running costs at rock bottom. However, the 1.2 PureTech version should be strictly avoided due to its well-documented and catastrophic wet timing belt issues, which negate the car's primary appeal: cheap, worry-free motoring. Stick to a manual 1.0 VTi (avoid the clunky ETG automatic), check for water leaks in the boot, and you will have one of the most dependable urban runabouts on the used market.