Citroën · 2005–2022

Citroën C1

The Citroën C1 is a city car marketed by Citroën from June 2005 to January 2022, originally developed as part of the B-Zero project by PSA Peugeot Citroën in a joint venture with Toyota, with two generations produced. The C1 was developed along with two badge engineered variants, the Peugeot 107, which is mostly identical to the C1 aside from its front bumper fascia and front and rear lights, and the Toyota Aygo, which is slightly more differentiated. The three siblings debuted at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show and were manufactured at the facilities of the TPCA joint venture (Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile) in the city of Kolín, Czech Republic.

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Predecessor: Citroën Saxo

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First generation (PM/PN; 2005)

The C1's body was designed by Donato Coco in a one-box configuration. On both the five door C1 and 107, though not the Aygo, the rear tail light cluster extends from the edge of the rear doors to the rear window, without a distinctly expressed "C-pillar". The C1 is powered by a 1.0 L three cylinder engine, which has a fuel economy of 61.4 mpg (UK gallons EU method; 4.6 L/100 km EU method; ca 43.4 mpg US with US method) or a 1.4 L four cylinder diesel engine which has a fuel economy of 68.9 mpg (UK gallons EU method; 4.1 L/100 km EU method; ca 48.8 mpg US with US method). According to the German magazine Der Spiegel, the C1 is the production car with the second-best fuel economy both among petrol engines (after the Toyota Prius) and among diesel engines (after the Smart Fortwo mhd). In January 2010, PSA Peugeot Citroën announced that it was recalling around 100,000 of the C1 and Peugeot 107, following the worldwide recall by Toyota for a sticking accelerator pedal – which the Aygo is affected by. Under certain circumstances, the pedal can stick in a partially depressed position, or return slowly to the off position. The C1 became popular as a cheap racing car for use in endurance racing, similar to its predecessor the Citroën 2CV. Trim range (United Kingdom). Vibe, available in three-door or five-door, this was the basic model and the cheapest. Did not come with central locking, a rev counter, air conditioning or electric windows. Only available with the 1.0i engine. Rhythm, available in three-door or five-door, this trim added remote central locking, body-coloured wing mirrors, two side airbags and an engine rev counter. The 1.4 HDi diesel and the 1.0i petrol engines were both available with this trim. Code, available in three-door or five-door, added to the Rhythm spec

Second generation (AB40; 2014)

At the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, Citroën presented a redesigned C1, also to be manufactured at a factory of the Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile Czech (TPCA) in a joint venture with the Peugeot 108 and Toyota Aygo. A fixed-profile cabriolet model named Airscape was introduced with a folding canvas roof, available in both 3 and 5-door configurations. Trim range. Source: Feel - Comes with large fabric sunroof, sacrificing some of the rear headroom. Replaced in 2020 by the 'Sense' trim. Flair - same as Feel trim, but also comes with optional keyless start, climate control, and a reversing camera. Replaced in 2020 with the 'Shine' trim. Sense Shine Touch - most basic trim level, lacking air conditioning, a rev counter, and adjustable driving seats. Special editions Elle - cherry pink stitching and two tone paint. JCC+ - made in collaboration with French fashion designer, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, the JCC+ is based upon the base flair model. The trim level has a number of customised features, including but a 15" black alloy wheels, different paint, unique badging, and automatic air conditioning and headlights. Lagoon Origins Collector's Edition - features a number of cosmetic changes plus 15" black alloy wheels. Furio - comes with a more 'sporty' look, such as race stripes, roof spoiler, and central exhaust tip. Sunrise Urban Ride - additional paint options. Engines. === Safety ===

Discontinuation

The next-generation C1 was planned to be released in March 2021 based on the TNGA-B platform, but the plan was cancelled. The TPCA joint venture announced the discontinuation of the Citroën C1 and Peugeot 108 for 2021, while the Toyota Aygo will continue to the third-generation as the Toyota Aygo X. Production was stopped on 1 January 2022, after almost 1.2 million vehicles were produced (both generations included).

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Specifications

name: Citroën C1
Manufacturer: TPCA
Related: Peugeot 107 (2005–2014), Peugeot 108, Toyota Aygo
Production: June 2005 – January 2022
Assembly: Czech Republic: Kolín (TPCA)
Class: City car (A)
Successor: Citroën Ami, Citroën C3

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Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q728076CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citro%C3%ABn_C1CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1373614473 · retrieved 2026-10-01
Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:C1_op_autosalon.jpgCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: see file page · retrieved 2026-10-01
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