2012 Citroen C1 1.0 VT

Overview

• Make: Citroen
• Model: C1
• Trim: VT
• Version: 1.0 i VT Manual FWD Euro 5 5dr (67 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 48,761 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 4 seats
• Engine: 1.0 litres, 67 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 103 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

With 48,761 miles on the clock, this 2012 Citroen C1 VT has done roughly 18,000 fewer miles than a typical 2012 Citroen C1. Its asking price of £2,695 is £230 below the AskCar estimate of £2,925. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 853 Citroen C1 cars across different ages and specifications. We have tracked this advert for 72 days. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is advertised by Apex Motors in Gateshead. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 5 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £230 (7%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,925.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 853 priced Citroen C1 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 5 November 2026.

A 2012 Citroen C1 with the 1.0 petrol engine is typically advertised at £2,800: the median of the 27 for sale on AskCar, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Citroen C1 has been on sale for at least 72 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 August 2026 at £2,695. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 5 November 2026: valid until 31 May 2027.

It failed its MOT on 20 May 2026 (front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; brake lever has insufficient reserve travel) and passed 1 day later, on 21 May 2026.

Advisories at the latest test: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; and 2 more.

Mileage at that test: 48,432 miles, which matches the advertised 48,761 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 18,000 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 Citroen C1 on AskCar.

Similar cars

2 other 2012 Citroen C1 VT 1.0 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,995 to £3,499, as of 5 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Citroen C1 VT, 1.0 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 40,000 miles. Price: £2,995, £300 more than this car. Dealer: Glenbournes in Kingston upon Thames. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/citroen-c1-2012-09f71e1b3cbc
• 2012 Citroen C1 VT, 1.0 petrol hatchback, red. Mileage: 29,054 miles. Price: £3,499, £804 more than this car. Dealer: Parkland Motor Company in Newcastle upon Tyne. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/citroen-c1-2012-658f71e5936b