Citroën C1 (Mk2)
The second-generation Citroën C1 arrived in UK showrooms in July 2014, renewing the successful joint venture between PSA Peugeot Citroën and Toyota at the Kolín plant in the Czech Republic. Mechanically twinned with the Peugeot 108 and Toyota Aygo, the Mk2 C1 adopted far more distinctive, youthful front-end styling with two-tier headlamps and circular projector units. In addition to standard three- and five-door hatchback body styles, Citroën offered an Airscape model featuring an electrically retracting fabric full-length canvas roof. Drivetrains centred on the ultra-dependable Toyota-developed 1.0-litre 1KR-FE three-cylinder petrol engine (68hp at launch, revised to 72hp in 2018), with PSA’s punchier 82hp 1.2-litre PureTech petrol offered until 2018. For urban commuters and newly qualified drivers in the UK, the C1 represented low running costs, group 6–10 insurance ratings and road-tax exemption or sub-£20 VED on pre-2017 registrations. While spartan cabin plastics and tight rear boot space reflect its budget city car origins, light controls and a tiny 4.8m turning circle make it an agile town companion when properly maintained.
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Common Faults & Reliability
These are the most common documented problems for the Citroën C1 (Mk2), sorted by their typical impact and frequency.
1.0 VTi clutch wear and slip
medium severityStop-start urban driving and repeated hill starts cause premature wear to the friction plate on the 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine. A high bite point develops, followed by slipping under load in third or fourth gear and burning smells when executing parking manoeuvres.
Boot and rear light cluster water ingress
low severityRainwater penetrates through perishing foam gaskets around the high-level third brake light, rear light cluster mountings and the frameless glass tailgate seal. Water pools in the spare wheel recess, soaking boot carpets and causing misted glass and electrical earthing faults.
Front suspension drop link and lower arm bush wear
medium severityPotholed UK urban roads degrade the rubber ball joints on the anti-roll bar drop links and the front lower wishbone bushes. Play develops quickly, causing loud clonking noises over speed cushions and rough tarmac, accompanied by loose steering response and uneven tyre wear.
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