TheCitroën C1is acity carmarketed byCitroënfrom June 2005[2]to January 2022,[1]originally developed as part of theB-Zeroproject byPSA Peugeot Citroënin a joint venture withToyota,with two generations produced.
| Citroën C1 | |
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 The second generation Citroën C1 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | TPCA |
| Production | June 2005 – January 2022 |
| Assembly | Kolín,Czech Republic(TPCA) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | City car(A) |
| Related | Peugeot 107(2005–2014) Peugeot 108 Toyota Aygo |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Citroën Ami Citroën C3[1] |
The C1 was developed along with twobadge engineeredvariants, thePeugeot 107,which is mostly identical to the C1 aside from its front bumper fascia and front and rear lights, and theToyota Aygo,which is slightly more differentiated. The three siblings debuted at the2005 Geneva Motor Showand were manufactured at the facilities of theTPCAjoint venture (Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile) in the city ofKolín,Czech Republic.
First generation (PM/PN; 2005)
edit| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Citroën C1 eco (Greece) |
| Production | June 2005 – 2014 |
| Designer | Donato Coco |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,340 mm (92.1 in) |
| Length | 3,435 mm (135.2 in) |
| Width | 1,630 mm (64.2 in) |
| Height | 1,468 mm (57.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 790 kg (1,740 lb) (2005 1.0i 3-door)
890 kg (1,960 lb) (2012 1.4 HDi 5-door) |
The C1's body was designed byDonato Cocoin aone-boxconfiguration. On both the five door C1 and 107, though not the Aygo, the rear tail light cluster extends from the edge of the rear doors to the rear window, without a distinctly expressed "C-pillar".[citation needed]The C1 is powered by a 1.0 L three cylinder engine, which has a fuel economy of 61.4 mpg (UK gallons EU method; 4.6 L/100 km EU method; ca 43.4 mpg US with US method) or a 1.4 L four cylinder diesel engine which has a fuel economy of 68.9 mpg (UK gallons EU method; 4.1 L/100 km EU method; ca 48.8 mpg US with US method).[citation needed]According to the German magazineDer Spiegel,the C1 is the production car with the second-best fuel economy both among petrol engines (after theToyota Prius)[3]and among diesel engines (after theSmart Fortwo mhd).[4]
In January 2010,PSA Peugeot Citroënannounced that it was recalling around 100,000 of the C1 and Peugeot 107, following theworldwide recallby Toyota for a sticking accelerator pedal – which the Aygo is affected by. Under certain circumstances, the pedal can stick in a partially depressed position, or return slowly to the off position.[5]The C1 became popular as a cheapracing carfor use inendurance racing,similar to its predecessor theCitroën 2CV.[6][7][8]
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Rear view (pre-facelift) -
Interior (facelift)
Trim range (United Kingdom)
edit- Vibe, available in three-door or five-door, this was the basic model and the cheapest. Did not come with central locking, a rev counter, air conditioning or electric windows. Only available with the 1.0i engine.
- Rhythm, available in three-door or five-door, this trim added remote central locking, body-coloured wing mirrors, two side airbags and an engine rev counter. The 1.4 HDi diesel and the 1.0i petrol engines were both available with this trim.
- Code, available in three-door or five-door, added to the Rhythm specification by including 14 inch alloy wheels, half leather-trimmed seats, chrome interior trim inserts and a glove box cover. The 1.4 HDi diesel and the 1.0i petrol engines were both available with this trim.
- Special editions (United Kingdom)
- Cool – based on the Vibe, adding air conditioning and blue seat fabrics/dashboard inserts, available in Lipizan White or Damas Blue.
- Airplay – based on the Rhythm, adding full iPod connectivity, iPod cradle, a 4 GBiPod Nanoand coloured dashboard inserts and door pulls. Early models were available with bright, swirling decals. This model was originally revealed at the 2006British International Motor Showin July 2006.
DesignerFranco Sbarrocreated a modified C1 named theGT-C1,a design concept that follows the same theme of his previousCitroën Xsara PicassoCup Concept. The extreme bodywork feature very wide wheels andgullwing doorsalongside a modified 1.6L engine from theCitroën C2 VTSandCitroën C4 WRC-derived brakes.[9]
InPortugalandGreece,a commercial van version called the Entreprise is offered, equipped with the 1.4L diesel engine and available only in the three-door body, for urban use. Its 107 sibling also offers an identical version.[10]
In the United Kingdom, the now-defunctElectric Car Corporationsold anelectric carbased on the C1, called theCitroën C1 ev'iefrom 2009 to 2012.[11][12][13]
2009 facelift
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In January 2009, the Citroën C1 wasfaceliftedat the same time as thePeugeot 107andToyota Aygo.
The updated C1 features a revised front bumper and grille, in keeping with Citroën's family look. Three new colours were also added and trim levels were also revised: basic Vibe models became 'VT', and Rhythm became 'VTR'. More durable seat fabrics were used and ventilation control graphics were updated for better legibility, and all models received new wheel trims.
A special edition "Splash" was available at launch, though this was a strictly limited edition. This was based on the basic "VT". However, it featured air conditioning, a CD player and electric front windows. The Splash model was available in Electra Blue or Lipizan White. Electra Blue came with white door mirrors, whilst Lipizan White came with glossy black door mirrors.
2012 facelift
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Citroën made a further facelift in March 2012. Changes included revised bumper, bonnet, steering wheel and CD player; LED daytime running lights, a new blue paint "Botticelli Blue", and improved fuel economy.
Two new trims were added to the facelift C1 range – Platinum and Edition, both came with alloy wheels, foglights, and a leather steering wheel and gearstick as standard while Platinum added a spoiler and chrome interior trim. VTR+ became the entry level trim when these were introduced.
From 2012 to 2014, The car was rebranded as theCitroën C1 ecofor the Greek market.[14]
Engines
edit| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) |
Top speed | CO2emission (g/km) |
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| 1.0i 12V | I3 | 998 cc | 68 PS (50 kW; 67 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 93 N⋅m (69 lbf⋅ft) at 3,600 rpm | 14.3 s | 160 km/h (99 mph) | 106 |
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) |
Top speed | CO2emission (g/km) |
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| 1.4 HDi 8V | I4 | 1398 cc | 55 PS (40 kW; 54 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 130 N⋅m (96 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm | 15.6 s | 155 km/h (96 mph) | 109 |
Reliability
editBreakdown statistics reported by theGerman Automobile Clubin May 2010 placed the Citroën C1 (which the data grouped with thePeugeot 107andToyota Aygo) at the top of the sub small car class, in respect of the low breakdown rates achieved for cars aged between one and four years.[15][16]).
Safety
edit| Test | Score | Rating |
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| Adult occupant: | 26 |  
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| Child occupant: | 37 |
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| Pedestrian: | 14 |
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| Test | Points | % |
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| Overall: |
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| Adult occupant: | 24.6 | 68% |
| Child occupant: | 35.6 | 73% |
| Pedestrian: | 19.2 | 53% |
| Safety assist: | 5 | 71% |
TheEuro NCAPscore was reduced from 4 stars to 3 stars for the 2012 facelift.
Second generation (AB40; 2014)
edit| Second generation (AB40) | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2014 – January 2022 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.0 L1KR-FEI3(petrol; KGB40) (2014-2018) 1.2 LEB2-FI3 (petrol; PAB40) (2014-2018) 1.0 L1KR-B52I3(petrol) (2018-) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,340 mm (92.1 in) |
| Length | 3,470 mm (136.6 in) |
| Width | 1,620 mm (63.8 in) |
| Height | 1,468 mm (57.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 854 kg (1,883 lb) |
At the2014 Geneva Motor Show,Citroën presented a redesigned C1, also to be manufactured at a factory of theToyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile Czech (TPCA)in a joint venture with thePeugeot 108andToyota Aygo.Afixed-profile cabrioletmodel named Airscape was introduced with a folding canvas roof, available in both 3 and 5-door configurations.[18]
Engines
edit| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) |
Top speed | CO2emission (g/km) |
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| 1.0i | I3 | 998 cc | 69 hp (51 kW; 70 PS) at 6,000 rpm | 95 N⋅m (70 lbf⋅ft) at 4,800 rpm | 14.4 s | 98 mph (158 km/h) | 95 |
| 1.0 VTi | I3 | 998 cc | 72 hp (54 kW; 73 PS) at 6,000 rpm | 117 N⋅m (86 lbf⋅ft) at 4,800 rpm | 14.2 s | 99 mph (159 km/h) | 88 |
| 1.2 PureTech | I3 | 1199 cc | 82 hp (61 kW; 83 PS) at 5,750 rpm | 117 N⋅m (86 lbf⋅ft) at 2,750 rpm | 11.0 s | 106 mph (171 km/h) | 99 |
Safety
edit| Test | Points | % |
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| Overall: |
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| Adult occupant: | 30.7 | 80% |
| Child occupant: | 39.5 | 80% |
| Pedestrian: | 22.5 | 62% |
| Safety assist: | 7.3 | 56% |
Discontinuation
editThe next-generation C1 was planned to be released in March 2021 based on theTNGA-Bplatform, but the plan was cancelled.[19]The TPCA joint venture announced the discontinuation of the Citroën C1 and Peugeot 108 for 2021, while the Toyota Aygo will continue to the third-generation as theToyota Aygo X.[20][21][22]Production was stopped in January 2022, after almost 1.2 million vehicles were produced (both generations included).[1]
Sales
edit| Calendar Year | Europe[23][24][25] |
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| 2005 | 17,949 |
| 2006 | 87,563 |
| 2007 | 93,903 |
| 2008 | 104,475 |
| 2009 | 118,702 |
| 2010 | 102,023 |
| 2011 | 82,969 |
| 2012 | 65,573 |
| 2013 | 56,722 |
| 2014 | 53,518 |
| 2015 | 63,695 |
| 2016 | 62,537 |
| 2017 | 53,292 |
| 2018 | 52,020 |
| 2019 | 49,900 |
| 2020 | 40,578 |
| 2021 | 35,897 |
| 2022 | 3,559 |
See also
edit- Citroën C1 ev'ie— an electric vehicle conversion of the C1
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- ^Beaumont, Will (26 December 2016)."24 hours in a Citroën C1".Evo magazine.Retrieved15 October2023.
- ^Trent, Dan (16 October 2018)."Why racing a Citroën C1 at Spa is the real holy grail of motorsport".Goodwood Road & Racing Club.Retrieved15 October2023.
- ^"Sbarro Espera Citroën GT-C1, 2006".sbarro.phcalvet.fr.Retrieved10 February2021.
- ^"Citroen C1 eco Entreprise".4troxoi.gr/.29 August 2012.Retrieved29 June2021.
- ^Webster, Ben (30 April 2009),"Electric Citroën C1 car is ready, but government grants are not",The Times,London, archived fromthe originalon 5 May 2009,retrieved1 May2013
- ^"Car Reviews – First Drive",Autocar,30 April 2009,retrieved1 May2013
- ^"The Electric Car Corporation Launches the Citroën C1 ev'ie – The UK's First 4 Seat All-Electric Production Car",theautochannel,30 April 2009,retrieved1 May2013
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- ^"Pannenstatistik – Kleinstwagen",ADAC Motorwelt,May 2010,retrieved13 May2010
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- ^Europe = EU27 + UK + Switzerland + Iceland + Norway
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