Citroen C1 2012
Economical, fits in the city, cheaper than a tram or trolley, repair parts cheap
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This generation of Citroen C1 has been produced from January, 2012 to December, 2014. We can provide information about 2 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This Citroen is available with one petrol engine with displacement 1.0 litres and power of 68 HP.
The car is available with both manual (1 version), as well as automatic (1 version) gearbox.
Citroen C1 2012 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is approximately 4.5 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Citroen C1 2012 petrol engine version is Citroen C1 1.0i, consuming 4.5 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Citroen C1 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 13 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Citroen C1 modification.
Citroen C1 2012 CO2 emissions is approximately 99 grams per kilometer.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 13.7 seconds has Citroen C1 1.0i version, Citroen C1 1.0i is slower and reaching this speed only in 14.9 seconds. The maximum top speed is 157 km/h for the 1.0 petrol 3-cylinder 68 hp version (Citroen C1 1.0i) and the 1.0 petrol 3-cylinder 68 hp version (Citroen C1 1.0i).
Lenght of Citroen C1 is 344 cm, it is very small car. Citroen C1 gross weight is 1190 kg, which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Citroen C1 trunk space is 139 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 751 litres.
This Citroen is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 5500 €. Below you will find more detailed information about Citroen C1 prices and costs.
Citroen C1 modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Citroen C1 2012 1.0i
Jan 2012 — Jan 2014 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 13.7 seconds |
1.0 Petrol | 68 HP | 4.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Citroen C1 2012 1.0i | 1.0 Petrol | 68 HP | 4.5 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
Citroen C1 safety
During safety testing Citroen C1 has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Citroen C1 is evaluated with average rate 68 from 100, children safety: good mark - 73 from 100, for pedestrian protection Citroen C1 got 53 points from 100.
Citroen C1 safety equipment has been rated as good - 71 percents from 100.
Citroen C1 prices
Citroen C1 2012 - 2014 hatchback price in Latvia is approximately 5400 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Citroen C1 price is entirely high - Citroen C1 is approximately for 16 percents more expensive then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2012 - 2014 prices). Despite of price above average Citroen C1 quality is not so good (see below), so this Citroen may not be the best choice for this price.
| Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroen C1 2013 price | 5500 € | 5500 € | 5500 € |
Citroen C1 total costs of ownership
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Citroen C1 reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Citroen C1 reliability is below average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2022 defects were detected in an average of 19 percent of Citroen C1 of this generation (on average 9 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 16%.
Citroen C1 reliability and quality
Most reliable used over 15 years old cars
Most reliable over 15 years old hatchbacks
Citroen C1 2012 features (options)
Percentage of Citroen C1 with corresponding feature (option)
100% Conditioning
67% Rain sensor
67% Cruise control
67% Heated seats
67%
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Citroen C1 reviews
Total 6 Citroen C1 owner reviews
Pros: Very reliable engine (1st generation), low consumption, driving pleasure, low cost.
Cons: Not suitable for the driving Fangio, but allows very good performance for normal use, both in the city and on the highway
| Purchase year: | 2014 new car) | Owned for | 130`000 kilometers (9 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 5.8 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend