2019 Citroen C1 Flair 1.0 from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Doesn't do hills with confidence

Faults:

Nothing at all yet. If I really had to nit pick - paint seems quite thin, scratches easily.

General Comments:

Having 70ish bhp and relatively tall gearing (presumably to aid fuel economy), acceleration is at best just about adequate to keep up with traffic etc. Once up to speed the car cruises well. Even on the motorway it's relatively refined and quiet. The car's nemesis is hills. Any sort of incline and it struggles noticeably. On the steep stuff you'll quickly find yourself crawling in first gear if you lose momentum or get stuck behind someone going unnecessary slow. For what it is it's a pleasant enough car to drive, and being small it's easy and fun to throw around and to park - the reversing camera makes this easier still.

Fuel economy is excellent. I mostly do a mixture of b roads and town driving and 60+ mpg is achievable with a gentle right foot. If you do a lot of motorway driving you should still get 50+ mpg.

Comfy to drive for extended periods. Not sure I'd want to spend much time as a rear passenger though. Boot's not very big as you'd probably guess. "Infotainment" is good, easy to connect your phone via Bluetooth etc. Speakers are good.

If you're considering one, it's worth bearing in mind that on slightly older cars, certainly up to 2016 or so, the road tax is free. On my car which is a 19 plate it's £165 a year.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 5th July, 2023