Citroën C1 I
The Citroën C1 I (2005–2014): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 27 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.
Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,440 mm RDW | 3,435 mm |
| Width | 1,630 mm RDW | 1,630 mm |
| Height | 1,470 mm RDW | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,340 mm RDW | 2,340 mm |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 775–815 kg RDW | 865–985 kg |
| Mass in running order | 875–915 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,180–1,190 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 500–1,190 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 437–440 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 4 RDW | – |
| Doors | 2–4 RDW | – |
| Fuel tank | – | 35 L |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 157 km/h RDW | 154–160 km/h |
| Torque | – | 93–130 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 155/65R14, 165/60R15, 165/65R14
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–8 years | 87.7% (87.2–88.3) | 86.4% | 12,569 |
| 9–12 years | 81.5% (81.3–81.7) | 77.9% | 137,272 |
| 13 years and older | 68.6% (68.3–68.8) | 69.2% | 133,279 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 42.2% | 31.3% |
| Tyres | 34.1% | 31.1% |
| Suspension | 30.8% | 33.4% |
| Lights and electrics | 25.4% | 22.4% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.0% | 11.9% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 27 versions of the Citroën C1 I
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European Union 9 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2014 | 1.0 L | 50 kW (68 PS) | Petrol | 101–106 g/km | 448,572 |
| 2014 | 1.0 L | 51 kW (69 PS) | Petrol | 94 g/km | 32,068 |
| 2014 | 1.2 L | 60 kW (82 PS) | Petrol | 99 g/km | 10,072 |
| 2010–2014 | – | – | Petrol | 102–108 g/km | 5,236 |
| 2013 | 1.0 L | – | Other fuel | 101 g/km | 1,354 |
| 2011 | 1.4 L | 40 kW (54 PS) | Diesel | 109 g/km | 438 |
| 2010 | 1.0 L | – | Petrol | 105 g/km | 155,463 |
| 2010 | 1.4 L | – | Diesel | 109 g/km | 4,714 |
| 2010 | – | – | Other fuel | 108 g/km | 90 |
United Kingdom 12 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–20141.0i 68 3 door · 1.0i 68 5 door | 1.0 L | Petrol | Manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 99 g/km |
| 2013–20141.0i 68 EGS 5 door | 1.0 L | Petrol | Automatic | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 104 g/km |
| 2014e-VTi 68 Airdream | 1.0 L | Petrol | Manual | 3.8 L/100 km NEDC | 88 g/km |
| 2014VTi 68 | 1.0 L | Petrol | Manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 95 g/km |
| 2014VTi 68 ETG | 1.0 L | Petrol | Automatic | 4.2 L/100 km NEDC | 97 g/km |
| 2014VTi 82 | 1.2 L | Petrol | Manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 99 g/km |
| 20121.0i 68 3 door · 1.0i 68 5 door | 1.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.3–4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 99–103 g/km |
| 20121.0i 68 EGS 5 door | 1.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automated manual | 4.5–4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 104–106 g/km |
| 2009–20101.0i 3 & 5 door · 1.0i | 1.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 106 g/km |
| 2006–20101.4HDi | 1.4 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 109 g/km |
| 20081.0i 3 & 5 door | 1.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 108 g/km |
| 2006–20071.0i | 1.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 109 g/km |
France 6 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2014C1 3P 1.0i BMP | – | 50 kW (68 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 104 g/km |
| 2012–2014C1 3P 1.0i BVM | – | 50 kW (68 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 99 g/km |
| 2013–2014C1 3P 1.0i ETG | – | 50 kW (68 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 102 g/km |
| 2012–2014C1 5P 1.0i BMP | – | 50 kW (68 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 104 g/km |
| 2012–2014C1 5P 1.0i BVM | – | 50 kW (68 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 99 g/km |
| 2013–2014C1 5P 1.0i ETG | – | 50 kW (68 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 102 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.