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Over the years,
Citroen has come up with more than a few quirky ideas. The second car it produced, the 1922 Type C 5HP, became known as the ‘petit citron' (little lemon) because of its small size and the yellow paint colour you could order it in. Since then, there has been the
Citroen Picasso, taking inspiration from Pablo Picasso's use of shape. The Citroen DS 19 was the vehicle of choice for the French President Charles de Gaulle, who
survived an assassination attempt in 1962 thanks to the car's superior
suspension system, allowing his chauffeur to drive away after two of the
tyres were shot.
Launched in 2006, the
Citroen C1 shares components with the notoriously reliable
Toyota Aygo, allowing it to compete with rival city cars like the
Hyundai i10. It's cheap to run, with
outstanding fuel economy and few
common problems. The main things to look out for are issues with the infotainment system and worn interior components. Generally, the C1 is affordable to repair, though
fixing bodywork damage can be costly relative to the price of the car. In WhatCar?'s 2023 reliability survey, it was the
joint 8th most reliable small used car, matching the
Skoda Citigo, though
Citroen finished last for reliability as a brand.
When you accelerate, your car's throttle valve opens, and the fuel injectors spray fuel. How and when this fuel mixes with air depends on what system is used. Petrol engines use an indirect system, where fuel and air mix before entering the combustion chamber, while diesel engines use a direct system, where air and fuel only mix once in the chamber.
Unfortunately, fuel injectors can become clogged over time, in which case you should book a petrol or diesel injector cleaning service or buy a fuel injection cleaning kit.
Signs you may need to have your fuel injectors cleaned include engine misfires, poor fuel economy, rough idling, engine stalls and leaking fuel.
If cleaning the injector system doesn't work, you may need to book a fuel injector repair or fuel injector replacement, depending on the severity of the problem. A fuel injection specialist can offer advice specific to your vehicle.