The CITROEN C1 (2014-22) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.0 VTI 72 SS EU6 SHINE is a compact five-door city car, built for everyday motoring rather than long-distance luxury. It sits among the UK's smallest, most affordable hatchbacks, making parking and narrow streets less daunting. Shine trim adds useful equipment. Mycarcheck.com has recorded 285 look-ups covering 222 different VINs, providing a useful snapshot of used examples. These checks show an average private-sale valuation of £7,800 and average recorded mileage of 22,000 miles; annual mileage averages 5,000. Vehicles checked had about one previous keeper on average, suggesting many have had relatively straightforward ownership histories. The economical 1.0-litre petrol engine and compact footprint suit commuters, first-time drivers and small households needing an uncomplicated runabout. Five doors make access practical, while the C1's light, cheerful character helps it stand out beside rivals such as the Toyota Aygo and Peugeot 108, with which it shares its city-car appeal.