Citroën C1 (2005 - 2014) 1.0i Splash 3d (2010/10) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Unpretentious, reliable, and practical.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Fun, easy to park, keeps you close to the road and aware of what's going on around you (thanks to the lack of gadgets and soundproofing!).

Would you buy this car again and why?

I would buy the pre-2014 model, but not the new 2014 design because it lacks appeal.

What are you likely to buy next?

The Hyundai i10 looks promising, as does the Skoda Citigo.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£6,995

When did you buy the car?

July 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

Got a reasonable deal with a few extras thrown in and a small discount for cash purchase.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

To replace a Smart car that kept breaking down.

What was the dealer like?

Excellent dealer and salesman. No pressure to buy or coerce me onto the next model up.

What's it like to drive?

It's fun and safe to drive. It's not the sort of vehicle you're going to speed in.

What's it like to park?

Easy to park.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Original battery went flat after just two years.

What's most practical about your car?

Easy parking.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

What makes this car great is that there are NO gadgets. I bought the base model specifically because I did not want gadgets of any kind. Every is manually operated.