2007 Citroen c1

[RetroWarwicK]

Hopefully this can stay here as even for me it's classed as "new" despite it being 14 years old. Although the design is at least 16 years old.

It's proper chod motoring so if that interests you, read on. Provo spec vibe trim, no AC, no electric windows, no central locking. But has fancy metallic black paint.

Engine is the Toyota 998cc 3 cylinder with 68bhp. Timing chain so good for 120-150k miles with regular oil changes.

101k miles but FSH with 10 services, an alleged new gearbox under 4 years old. Had clutch at 40k miles. Was a local car owned by the 2nd owner for the last 10 years.

Crucially, not covered in dents dings and scratches. I looked at 4 other local cars and all were cosmetically FUBAR. Common with these city cars.

It's got some things to resolve which I'll detail in this thread.

[RetroWarwicK]

Whilst it was a fairly clean car when I bought it, I could feel the dirt in the paint. Washed the bonnet then claybar. Yup lots of muck.




Also claybarred the screen then polished and rainex.

[RetroWarwicK]

Front bumper is the worst bit of the car. A bunch of mounting tabs have snapped off due to a parking touch and the black paint has flex cracks. The bumper insert has taken a battering so needs to be replaced ideally. Made a bit of a difference getting the surface back to black with a heat gun.

[Deleted]

I have one of these as a commuter. Mine has dents. Lots of dents. Still, characterful little thing. Am intrigued to see what your plans are for it.

[grizz]

My 107 history.

Following two 1007 Peugeots, I then paid for an early Peugeot 107 for Nicola.

She loved it, I preferred the 1007’s and despite it being a different car altogether to the 1007’s it felt light, and certainly despite being peppy, and zippy, I would not want to hit a gate post in it.

My personal experience and opiniononly.

Conversely, I saw Nicola this week.

She is on her third 107, having traded the silver one (Priscilla) I bought for a red one (Parker Mk1) and now in Parker Mk2 on a 19 plate.

So they clearly do what they need to for those who drive and love them.


Looking forward to what you get done to this one.

[ChasR]

There was me thinking you were against these type of posts! Then again, you aided me in getting the ST220 project onto here .

I think you should divulge on how you came to get this car. Mainly around the examples you saw .

I have an idea of how this is going to go, but I'm staying quiet for now....

[jasellan]

Interested to see how you get on with this... When these were released I hated them, but (partly due to BOM) I now see how they could be a right laugh if fettled a bit.

I'm now also debating whether one of my most complete cars is old enough to be on here, being a 2006 model year car originally designed around the millenium and released in '02 - my two actually retro cars are still in their infancy!

[thebaron]

I ran one for a few months as a beater and I enjoyed it. My wife pointed out to me that I was driving like a maniac in it but that was the point. Rev that little triple to the moon and drive it on the door handles.

[MiataMark]

There's a race series for these, Bad Obsession (of Binky fame) have a video series of race preparing one.

[RetroWarwicK]

May 15, 2021 14:07:03 GMT MiataMark said:

There's a race series for these, Bad Obsession (of Binky fame) have a video series of race preparing one.

Watched the 9 episodes yesterday. They have a gearshift mod as they are notorious for getting sloppy.

[stealthstylz]

If you chop the exhaust off they sound like half a Porsche

[RetroWarwicK]

May 15, 2021 8:54:58 GMT grizz said:

My 107 history.

Following two 1007 Peugeots, I then paid for an early Peugeot 107 for Nicola.

She loved it, I preferred the 1007’s and despite it being a different car altogether to the 1007’s it felt light, and certainly despite being peppy, and zippy, I would not want to hit a gate post in it.

My personal experience and opiniononly.

Conversely, I saw Nicola this week.

She is on her third 107, having traded the silver one (Priscilla) I bought for a red one (Parker Mk1) and now in Parker Mk2 on a 19 plate.

So they clearly do what they need to for those who drive and love them.


Looking forward to what you get done to this one.

1007- the one with the sliding doors?

[ovimor]

On the subject of 'too new, really'... No >> $hite is always moddable :-)

*exhibit 1

A young feller took a C1 motor to fit in the back of an IMP!
He lost interest/moved on in his life..

My Auto 3pot Suzuki only stops me getting to 6k because it 'Blinks First'! lol

OVIMOR

[mattn36]

I've got a 58 plate 5-door that I bought last January to replace an aging 2002 Honda Civic, chosen primarily because it only costs £20 a year to tax rather than nearly £200. Mine also had 101k on the clock at purchase but is a "Rhythm" model which means such luxuries as electric windows, central locking (would be remote but the key loses it's programming after a few days so I don't bother), colour coded door handles, and mine also has AC. It's only done 3,500 miles since I bought it but it's a brilliant little thing and more fun than it's 68bhp would suggest.

[mr2fc]

As said, these are great fun. Toymota engine just needs a shorter final drive to close all the gears up. Wife had one for about 130,000+ miles before her illness.

I always thought the engine and box would go well in a classic mini, and the smaller wheels would help the long ratios.

Isn't there a Fiat 126 on here with the engine in it?

[grizz]

May 15, 2021 14:30:36 GMT RetroWarwicK said:

May 15, 2021 8:54:58 GMT grizz said:

My 107 history.

Following two 1007 Peugeots, I then paid for an early Peugeot 107 for Nicola.

She loved it, I preferred the 1007’s and despite it being a different car altogether to the 1007’s it felt light, and certainly despite being peppy, and zippy, I would not want to hit a gate post in it.

My personal experience and opiniononly.

Conversely, I saw Nicola this week.

She is on her third 107, having traded the silver one (Priscilla) I bought for a red one (Parker Mk1) and now in Parker Mk2 on a 19 plate.

So they clearly do what they need to for those who drive and love them.


Looking forward to what you get done to this one.

1007- the one with the sliding doors?

Correct.

Another great car to live with, except for the doors that can get confused by its own remote control or kids.

[RetroWarwicK]

Smarter wing mirrors and to resolve a cracked passenger mirror. Took 15mins to do both.

[bstardchild]

May 15, 2021 14:07:03 GMT MiataMark said:

There's a race series for these, Bad Obsession (of Binky fame) have a video series of race preparing one.

Was a good load of videos by BOM - but then all their stuff seems to be of a high std