Citroën C1 (2005 - 2014) 1.0i Vibe 3d (2006/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Family thought it was cheeky and fun, friends weren't impressed much!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, it was reliable, good to drive and took up no space.
What are you likely to buy next?
I sold the car to buy a classic Vespa and ended up regretting it!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£2,500
When did you buy the car?
January 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
An elderly relative had given up driving and offered the car to me cheaply.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
A family relative was giving up driving and it was cheap at time.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Nippy with positive steering, it was also good on motorways and brilliant on fuel.
What's it like to park?
Excellent visibility, light steering and extra small dimensions ensured parking was no problem, ever.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Car was very reliable for the whole time I owned it.
What's most practical about your car?
We always managed to get 2 adults, 2 children, buggy and shopping in car with careful loading! It was as small as a Smart car with the benefit of rear seats.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Very basic trim in this model but it did what it was meant to do.