Category: City Cars 
Price Range: £8,445 to £9,895
Pert looks, willing petrol engine, surprising legroom (even in back), decent safety spec, excellent value.
Dull and expensive diesel option, boot good for weekly shops, but not monthly ones; beaten for practicality by Panda, Picanto; with Citroen's special offers, more versatile C2 can work out cheaper to buy.
Arguably a better-value proposition than the 107 and Aygo, though all three are class-leaders
The C1's low initial price isn't badly knocked by depreciation compared to some rivals (it's a more desirable proposition second-hand than, say, the Far Eastern city cars) though the Toyota Aygo stands to keep more of its value over time.
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