107 / C1 / Aygo experiences?
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I'd be interested in the answers. My beloved daughter is learning currently, so we got a Fiat 500 twinair for her to practise in and then have. I think it's a cracking car but she just doesn't like driving it because the clutch is heavy and the gearbox and handbrake is different to her instructors Focus?????
Anyway, I'm considering the Aygo, but interested to hear about the French versions as I'm a bit French car adverse. If it's not an Aygo, it'll be a Fiesta I think.
Bloody kids.....
Anyway, I'm considering the Aygo, but interested to hear about the French versions as I'm a bit French car adverse. If it's not an Aygo, it'll be a Fiesta I think.
Bloody kids.....
They're great. They're all the same, built in the same factory.
Think the 107 is the rarest of the bunch.
They're prone to water leaks and I found aftermarket parts to be even more dreadful than usual. Bought some cheap drop links, tightened them up and the rubber split immediately.
I've had both petrol and diesel versions, the diesel isn't worth the slight economy improvement.
Think the 107 is the rarest of the bunch.
They're prone to water leaks and I found aftermarket parts to be even more dreadful than usual. Bought some cheap drop links, tightened them up and the rubber split immediately.
I've had both petrol and diesel versions, the diesel isn't worth the slight economy improvement.
had my mk1 3 years now , all its cost is service parts and a back box
sorted the water leaks soon after buying it and its been ok since
watch really early ones for rust around the rear end /sills
good cheap cars , dont expect any refinement or luxury , theyre built cheap and lightweight, some seem to use a fair bit of oil so get in the habit of checking it weekly and check the one for sale hasn't been ran dry
sorted the water leaks soon after buying it and its been ok since
watch really early ones for rust around the rear end /sills
good cheap cars , dont expect any refinement or luxury , theyre built cheap and lightweight, some seem to use a fair bit of oil so get in the habit of checking it weekly and check the one for sale hasn't been ran dry
Bobupndown said:
Where are the water leaks from, lights, door seals?
do all of these - bumper flaps , rear lights , rear brake light, aerial base - tube of silicone sorts these out can also be door seals and or ripped membrane under the door card if someone been fitting speakers etc , you can see these dripping in heavy rain /hosepipe
steveo3002 said:
Bobupndown said:
Where are the water leaks from, lights, door seals?
do all of these - bumper flaps , rear lights , rear brake light, aerial base - tube of silicone sorts these out can also be door seals and or ripped membrane under the door card if someone been fitting speakers etc , you can see these dripping in heavy rain /hosepipe
I think these are probably the modern(ish) equivalent to the classic minis I drove in my teens, a bit under powered but fun to drive flat out on back roads with decent handling.
Are there any common engine or mechanical issue worty of note? I believe they are chain driven and quite reliable.
Are there any common engine or mechanical issue worty of note? I believe they are chain driven and quite reliable.
oil burning and noisey cam chain , also clutches dont seem overly strong its not uncommon to see them replaced before 30k lol
all above possibly due to the young/thriftful/old biddy owners they attract
they seem to plod on with oil changes and keep on top of the oil level , theres no oil level warning so get into a habbit of checking it , although some owners report theirs uses none
all above possibly due to the young/thriftful/old biddy owners they attract
they seem to plod on with oil changes and keep on top of the oil level , theres no oil level warning so get into a habbit of checking it , although some owners report theirs uses none
I’ve a bit of experience with these, especially the Mk1, as I used to manage a Citroen dealership a dozen years ago, and now run a C1 as a daily. My partner has also had a couple, and my Dad has a Mk2 C1 currently.
Mk1 issues;
I sound full of doom and gloom, but they’re hardy little things that are very cheap to run, fun to drive (if somewhat slow) and easy to fix. I’d highly recommend them.
Mk1 issues;
- Early neglected ones are starting to rot around the rear inner & outer sills.
- The petrol engine can suffer from piston slap and use oil - they’ll carry on running forever like this, though.
- Water pumps leak, it’s a cheap, easy repair though.
- Clutches aren’t particularly robust, they don’t last too long and tend to bite high. They’re an easy one to replace, though, and Exedy do a modified, uprated clutch which seems good.
- They suffer from water ingress into the interior via the high level brake light, rear lights, door & boot seals and door membranes. Don’t use silicone - it’s a bodge. Buy the uprated seal kit from X8R for around £130, I’ve fitted one of these and mine hasn’t leaked a drop, since.
- Later Mk1’s have a modified gear linkage and a nicer stereo with Bluetooth. This stereo however is impossible to replace for an aftermarket unit due to the weird wiring harness used (ask me how I know).
- Sometimes instrument packs fail and cause weird and wonderful electrical faults, quite a rare thing, though.
I sound full of doom and gloom, but they’re hardy little things that are very cheap to run, fun to drive (if somewhat slow) and easy to fix. I’d highly recommend them.
itcaptainslow said:
I’ve a bit of experience with these, especially the Mk1, as I used to manage a Citroen dealership a dozen years ago, and now run a C1 as a daily. My partner has also had a couple, and my Dad has a Mk2 C1 currently.
Mk1 issues;
I sound full of doom and gloom, but they’re hardy little things that are very cheap to run, fun to drive (if somewhat slow) and easy to fix. I’d highly recommend them.
Would you recommend the 1.0 engine as the better pick then?Mk1 issues;
- Early neglected ones are starting to rot around the rear inner & outer sills.
- The petrol engine can suffer from piston slap and use oil - they’ll carry on running forever like this, though.
- Water pumps leak, it’s a cheap, easy repair though.
- Clutches aren’t particularly robust, they don’t last too long and tend to bite high. They’re an easy one to replace, though, and Exedy do a modified, uprated clutch which seems good.
- They suffer from water ingress into the interior via the high level brake light, rear lights, door & boot seals and door membranes. Don’t use silicone - it’s a bodge. Buy the uprated seal kit from X8R for around £130, I’ve fitted one of these and mine hasn’t leaked a drop, since.
- Later Mk1’s have a modified gear linkage and a nicer stereo with Bluetooth. This stereo however is impossible to replace for an aftermarket unit due to the weird wiring harness used (ask me how I know).
- Sometimes instrument packs fail and cause weird and wonderful electrical faults, quite a rare thing, though.
I sound full of doom and gloom, but they’re hardy little things that are very cheap to run, fun to drive (if somewhat slow) and easy to fix. I’d highly recommend them.
itcaptainslow said:
I’ve a bit of experience with these, especially the Mk1, as I used to manage a Citroen dealership a dozen years ago, and now run a C1 as a daily. My partner has also had a couple, and my Dad has a Mk2 C1 currently.
Mk1 issues;
I sound full of doom and gloom, but they’re hardy little things that are very cheap to run, fun to drive (if somewhat slow) and easy to fix. I’d highly recommend them.
Thanks that's very helpful.Mk1 issues;
- Early neglected ones are starting to rot around the rear inner & outer sills.
- The petrol engine can suffer from piston slap and use oil - they’ll carry on running forever like this, though.
- Water pumps leak, it’s a cheap, easy repair though.
- Clutches aren’t particularly robust, they don’t last too long and tend to bite high. They’re an easy one to replace, though, and Exedy do a modified, uprated clutch which seems good.
- They suffer from water ingress into the interior via the high level brake light, rear lights, door & boot seals and door membranes. Don’t use silicone - it’s a bodge. Buy the uprated seal kit from X8R for around £130, I’ve fitted one of these and mine hasn’t leaked a drop, since.
- Later Mk1’s have a modified gear linkage and a nicer stereo with Bluetooth. This stereo however is impossible to replace for an aftermarket unit due to the weird wiring harness used (ask me how I know).
- Sometimes instrument packs fail and cause weird and wonderful electrical faults, quite a rare thing, though.
I sound full of doom and gloom, but they’re hardy little things that are very cheap to run, fun to drive (if somewhat slow) and easy to fix. I’d highly recommend them.
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