Citroen C1 City Car Petrol | 5 door | Manual

The Citroen C1 design is full of character, this little car looks as if it is smiling at you, inviting you to jump in and take a drive! You should take the C1 seriously though, as a city car it is ideal nipping in and out of traffic with ease, and small enough to fit into the tightest of spots.

Sharing the same competitive class as the Fiat 500, the Toyota Aygo and the class leading VW Up.

Citroen C1 Running Costs

Citroen has an excellent reputation for being reliable and also known for value for money, not to mention that the C1 is low on running costs, so it is no wonder that this is one of our popular cars to lease out.  With an average MPG of just under 60mpg across the range. You can choose a manual or automatic gearbox, and a 3 or 5 door model.

Citroen C1 Interior

Inside the C1 you will have all that is expected with a lower budget car, but Citroen have designed the space well with good storage in the front.

The most popular trim level is the mid-range Feel which gives you a touchscreen, manual air-con, a height-adjustable driver’s seat and 15in steel wheels.

The boot is not huge at 196 litres, but you can still fit in the weekly family shop. If you need a bigger boot you could consider one of the class leaders; the VW Up with 251 litres or the Hyundai i10 with 252 litres.

The Citroen C1 in Summary

In summary if you are looking for a budget car with low running costs, and full of character to drive about town and to squeeze into small parking spaces the Citroen C1 is the car for you!

How to Get a Citroen C1 Car Lease

If you have bad credit, but can demonstrate that you are traceable and can afford the monthly payments you can get a Citroen C1 car lease  from Compass Vehicle Services.

1. Fill out the simple application form

If you have any questions about leasing or the application then get in touch and our friendly team will be happy to advise.

2. Send us supporting documentation

When we have received your completed application we will contact you and ask for the documents we need to support your application.

3. Approval Stage

Our in-house team will have an answer usually in 2 working days of receiving your application and all your supporting documentation.

4. Tailored Agreement

We create a unique, tailored lease agreement for each of our customers, to suit your specific requirements.

5. Delivery

We make getting your car easy; collect it yourself or we can arrange nationwide delivery.

6. End of Lease Options

When your lease is due to expire you have 3 options. Return the car, extend your lease, or get a new car and a new lease.

RAC says

“The Citroen C1 used to be a smart pick if you were after a cheap and cheerful city car. The latest version isn’t content with being a budget option; it’s tilting at the class lead. With improved comfort, extra safety and connectivity equipment, and a frugal 1.0-litre engine, it’s in with a shot.”

“The Citroen C1 is an interesting case. On the face of it, this model looks like the car that’s going to lose out against the boldly-styled Toyota Aygo and the more punchy badge equity of the Peugeot 108. The Citroen, it would seem, is only going to make a persuasive case for itself if dealers can do some savage price undercutting. That’s the received wisdom. The facts may well play out rather differently. I like what Citroen has done in offering more choice than city car customers are accustomed to. There’s three or five doors, a frugal little petrol engine, five core trim levels and beyond that the personalisation options. If you want your city car just so, without having to compromise, the C1 is going to be one of the first places you go.”

“Otherwise, things are much as it’s always been. The C1 is going to continue to appeal to those who just want cheap wheels and it’s still going to cost a pittance to run. The thing is, it’s got more in its armoury than just low running costs now. Its rivals will need to keep a very watchful eye on how this plays out.”