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Citroen C1 Hatchback 1.0 VTi 72 Shine 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	998
Trim	Shine
Price	£13,470
Engine Power - BHP	72
Acceleration	14
Top Speed	99 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	110
Length	3465 mm
Width	1615 mm
Height	1460 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	196 l
Minimum Kerbweight	840 kg

Driver Convenience

7'' Touch Drive interface with Mirror Screen (compatible with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto)
Audible warnings for lights on, opened doors and handbrake
Rev counter
Reversing camera
Speed limiter
Speedometer and fuel gauge
Stop/start system
Tailgate
Trip computer
Variable power steering

Entertainment

DAB digital radio, MP3 audio system with 4 speakers, bluetooth handsfree, USB socket and steering mounted controls

Exterior Features

Black coloured A & B pillars
Black front bumper insert
Body colour door handles
Body colour rear bumper
Chrome chevrons with gloss black surround
Dark tinted rear windows
Electric front windows
Electrically heated and adjustable external rear view mirrors
Elliptical lights
Hinged rear windows
LED daytime running lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear spoiler
Rear wiper
Roof aerial
Third brake light
Variable front intermittent wipers

Interior Features

12 volt front socket
2 seat bench in 2nd row
50/50 split folding rear seat
Cupholders
Dashboard storage
Driver and passenger sunvisor with courtesy mirror
Front courtesy reading lights
Front door pockets
Front head restraints
Gloss black multimedia and gear lever surround with satin grey upper dashboard and matt black air vent surround
Glovebox
Height adjustable drivers seat
Height adjustable steering wheel
Interior door and boot locking
ISOFIX child seat anchorage points attached on outer rear seats
Leather gear knob with chrome insert and gloss black surround
Leather steering wheel
Pollen filter
Rear headrests
Rear parcel shelf
Rear storage pockets
Satin chrome interior door handles
Single front passenger seat
Zebra cloth upholstery

Passive Safety

2 rear 3 point safety belts
3-point front seatbelts
ABS with Electronic brakeforce distribution and Emergency braking assistance
Airbags - Driver and front passenger with cut off device, front lateral and curtain
CSC - Cornering stability control
Electronic stability control
Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
Hill start assist
Mono-tone horn
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Tyre pressure monitor
Unfastened seat belt warning on all seats

Security

High-frequency remote control central locking with deadlocks
Transponder immobiliser

Trim

Gloss black centre console

Wheels

Black wheel centre caps

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.197
HC	0.03
Noise Level dB(A)	69
NOx	0.019
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	110
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	117
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	110
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	134
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	123
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	99
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	94
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	130
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	121
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	105
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	99

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	998
Compression Ratio	11.8:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	71
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	84
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	5 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	54.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	58.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	47.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	52.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	64.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	68.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	49.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	53.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	61.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	64.6

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	10E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	14
Engine Power - BHP	72
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	93
Engine Torque - RPM	4400
Top Speed	99 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	165/60 R15
Tyre Size Rear	165/60 R15
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	PLANET
Wheel Type	15" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1460 mm
Length	3465 mm
Wheelbase	2340 mm
Width	1615 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1884 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	35
Gross Vehicle Weight	1240 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	780 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	196 l
Max. Loading Weight	400 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	840 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.2 m

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