Compare Citroen C1 car respray quotes from specialist garages

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.

Booking a vehicle respray is an excellent way to restore your car's appearance and eliminate unsightly scratches. A car respray can be messy, so using a workshop with a specifically designated respray area is essential for ensuring quality.

First, the mechanic will clean the car before either sanding or entirely stripping the existing paint. All windows, tyres and trimmings will then be covered so they don't get paint on them. You could do this at home, but it may become more expensive, and the outcome will likely be poor unless you're a professional. Before deciding whether to do it yourself, you should look for the best car full body respray quote online.

It's also possible to get one or two panels resprayed instead of the whole car. For example, you could book a car bumper respray or a car bonnet respray, which will cost less money.