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Citroën C1

99 C1s at Silverstone in 2019: the biggest starting grid a UK motor race had seen.1

Researched October 29, 2026 from 31 sources

Also called

  • tripletteA shared nickname for the Mk2 C1, Peugeot 108 and Toyota Aygo, reflecting their common platform and engines.2

At a glance

0100200
54–82 hpPower
01020
11–15.6 s0–100 km/h
0100200
154–171 km/hTop speed
0150300
93–130 N·mTorque
05001,000
790–956 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.37

Engine
Mk1: 1.0 L I3 petrol/1.4 L I4 diesel; Mk2: 1.0/1.2 L I3 petrol3
Gearbox
5-speed manual; Mk1 SensoDrive/Mk2 1.0 ETG automated manuals311
Built at
TPCA factory, Kolín, Czech Republic3
Units built
Almost 1.2 million across both generations3

The story

Developed for city driving through Toyota and PSA's B-Zero project, the C1 spanned two generations. The 2014 Mk2 kept the platform and 1.0-liter engine, while Airscape versions added a folding fabric roof.34

2005: Geneva debut alongside Aygo and 10720052006: Chrono: 800 cars with '01' graphics20062007: HDi beats Prius in an economy showdown20072009: 1.0i cuts CO2 to 106 g/km20092012: LED running lights; three-star retest20122018: VTi 72 arrives; 1.2 is dropped20182019: 99-car grid sets a UK record20192022: January exit after nearly 1.2 million2022 Citroën LN / LNA: 1976–1986Citroën LN / LNACitroën AX: 1986–1998Citroën AXCitroën Saxo: 1996–2003Citroën SaxoCitroën C1 (first generation) (PM/PN): 2005–2014PM/PNCitroën C1 (second generation) (AB40): 2014–2022AB40 19801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones34181920
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YearWhat happened
1976–1986Citroën LN / LNA
1986–1998Citroën AX
1996–2003Citroën Saxo
2005–2014Citroën C1 (first generation) (PM/PN)
2014–2022Citroën C1 (second generation) (AB40)
2005Geneva debut alongside Aygo and 107
2006Chrono: 800 cars with '01' graphics
2007HDi beats Prius in an economy showdown
20091.0i cuts CO2 to 106 g/km
2012LED running lights; three-star retest
2018VTi 72 arrives; 1.2 is dropped
201999-car grid sets a UK record
2022January exit after nearly 1.2 million
  1. 2005

    Geneva debut alongside Aygo and 107

    The C1 debuts at Geneva with the Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo; all three share production at TPCA in Kolín, Czech Republic.35

  2. 2006

    Chrono: 800 cars with '01' graphics

    France's Chrono edition is limited to 800 cars, with white mirrors, white '01' graphics and white interior accents.6

  3. 2007

    HDi beats Prius in an economy showdown

    The 54 hp 1.4 HDi Rhythm averages 60.5 mpg in a six-car economy test, beating MINI Cooper D, Panda, Polo Bluemotion, Prius and Clio.7

  4. 2009

    1.0i cuts CO2 to 106 g/km

    The facelifted Mk1 1.0i offers 68 hp as economy improves 2.1% to 62.8 mpg and CO2 drops 2.7% to 106 g/km.38

  5. 2012

    LED running lights; three-star retest

    LED running lights arrive with the second facelift. An updated Euro NCAP test cuts the Mk1's rating from four stars to three.3

  6. 2018

    VTi 72 arrives; 1.2 is dropped

    The Mk2 drops the 1.2 as its Toyota 1.0 is revised for tighter emissions rules; VTi 72 makes 71 hp. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto arrive.249

  7. 2019

    99-car grid sets a UK record

    At Silverstone, 99 C1s start a 24-hour race, the UK's biggest field; BARC secures special permission from Motorsport UK, and McAttack wins.1

  8. 2022

    January exit after nearly 1.2 million

    Production ends in January with nearly 1.2 million customer deliveries; the electric Ami and a basic petrol C3 become Citroën's alternatives.310

Every generation

  • Citroën LN / LNA
    Citroën LN / LNA1976–1986
  • Citroën AX
    Citroën AX1986–1998
  • Citroën Saxo
    Citroën Saxo1996–2003
  • Citroën C1 (first generation)
    PM/PN2005–2014
  • Citroën C1 (second generation)
    AB402014–2022

Power over the years

From 54 hp to 82 hp in 9 years.

0255075100 20042006200820102012201420162018 hp 2005 · 54 hp · Mk1 1.4 HDi2005 · 68 hp · Mk1 1.0i2014 · 68 hp · Mk2 1.0 VTi 692014 · 82 hp · Mk2 1.2 PureTech 822018 · 71 hp · Mk2 1.0 VTi 72 82 hp Mk2 1.2 PureTech 82 54 hp Mk1 1.4 HDi
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YearHorsepowerModel
200554Mk1 1.4 HDi
200568Mk1 1.0i
201468Mk2 1.0 VTi 69
201482Mk2 1.2 PureTech 82
201871Mk2 1.0 VTi 72

Versions

8 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Vibe / Rhythm / VT / VTR / VTR+

    Standard

    Vibe / Rhythm / VT / VTR / VTR+

  • Touch / Feel / Flair / Live / Shine

    Standard

    Touch / Feel / Flair / Live / Shine

  • Special

    Furio

  • Special

    Origins Collector's Edition

    2019

    71 hp

  • Special

    JCC+ / Millenium

  • Special

    C1 ev'ie

    2009–2012

    40 hp

  • Limited

    Chrono

    2006

    68 hp

  • Limited

    ricC1one

    2005

How to spot one

Look for

  • Mk1: a smooth nose, large headlights and a big grille in the bumper.5
  • Five-door Mk1: rear lamps run from the rear-door edge to the rear window.3
  • Mk2: split-level front lights pair narrow lamps with big, round headlights.412
  • Mk2: vertical LED lights in the front bumper.4
  • Mk2: square, 3D-effect rear lamps and a blacked-out glass tailgate.4

Year by year

  1. January 2009

    Rounder headlights, a wide-mouth grille and new wheel covers mark the facelift; Vibe and Rhythm become VT and VTR.38

  2. March 2012

    A revised bumper and hood plus LED daytime running lights mark the second facelift; Botticelli Blue joins the paint list.3

  3. 2014

    The second generation switches to split-level headlights, black front pillars, square rear lamps and a black glass tailgate.411

  4. April 2018

    New chevrons and lettering appear on the glass tailgate; Nude and Bleu Calvi replace Jelly Red and Smalt Blue.29

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Citroën C1
    C1
    Photo of a Peugeot 107
    Peugeot 107

    Peugeot 107

    Mk1 C1s differ mainly in front bumper shape and front and rear lights; check the badge, too.317

  • Photo of a Citroën C1
    C1
    Photo of a Peugeot 108
    Peugeot 108

    Peugeot 108

    On Mk2 cars, look for the C1's split-level lights and black front pillars; the shared side profile can fool you.411

  • Photo of a Citroën C1
    C1
    Photo of a Toyota Aygo
    Toyota Aygo

    Toyota Aygo

    Mk2 Aygo has an X-shaped nose; C1 uses split-level lamps. Mk1 five-door C1 rear lamps reach the rear doors; Aygo's do not.3412

Against its rivals

  • Skoda Citigo

    C1 vs Skoda Citigo

    Length lower is better

    C13,465 mm
    Skoda Citigo3,563 mm
    4
  • Toyota Aygo

    C1 vs Toyota Aygo

    Warranty

    C13 years
    Toyota Aygo5 years
    4

Prices

Value today $380.0–$4.1K26

Price when newAuction saleValue todayPrices on a log scale
$100$1K$10K$100K 20052010201520202025 Value today: $380–$4,100 2005 · $13,443 · UK base, approx. USD2007 · $17,650 · UK tested 1.4 HDi Rhythm, ~USD2009 · $26,690 · UK ECC Evie, approx. USD2014 · $13,604 · UK Touch 3-door, approx. USD2014 · $15,667 · UK Feel; Airscape +£850; approx. USD2014 · $16,805 · UK Flair, approx. USD2014 · $19,086 · Italy Shine Airscape 1.2, approx USD2019 · $17,846 · UK Origins VTi 72, 5-door2020 · $18,093 · UK JCC+ 5-door, approx. USD2021 · $17,523 · FR Millenium; +€600 over Feel; ~USD 2024 · $3,445 · 2011 VTR+ EGS, 46,094 indicated; hammer, MST Auctioneers2025 · $226 · 2008 Vibe, 167,998; £170 hammer, approx. USD, Spicer's Auctioneers2025 · $1,334 · 2006 Vibe, approx. USD, Ewbank's2025 · $4,123 · 2005 Rhythm, approx. USD, Mathewsons2026 · $1,729 · 2017-reg Flair PureTech, ~60k; spares/repair; ~USD, Chorley Auction House $4.1K Mathewsons, 2025
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2005Price when new$13,443UK base, approx. USD
2007Price when new$17,650UK tested 1.4 HDi Rhythm, ~USD
2009Price when new$26,690UK ECC Evie, approx. USD
2014Price when new$13,604UK Touch 3-door, approx. USD
2014Price when new$15,667UK Feel; Airscape +£850; approx. USD
2014Price when new$16,805UK Flair, approx. USD
2014Price when new$19,086Italy Shine Airscape 1.2, approx USD
2019Price when new$17,846UK Origins VTi 72, 5-door
2020Price when new$18,093UK JCC+ 5-door, approx. USD
2021Price when new$17,523FR Millenium; +€600 over Feel; ~USD
2024Auction sale$3,4452011 VTR+ EGS, 46,094 indicated; hammer, MST Auctioneers
2025Auction sale$2262008 Vibe, 167,998; £170 hammer, approx. USD, Spicer's Auctioneers
2025Auction sale$1,3342006 Vibe, approx. USD, Ewbank's
2025Auction sale$4,1232005 Rhythm, approx. USD, Mathewsons
2026Auction sale$1,7292017-reg Flair PureTech, ~60k; spares/repair; ~USD, Chorley Auction House
2026Value today$380–$4,100

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 8 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “99 starters needed special permission”
    • “The 2CV's budget-racing heir”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 5 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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