French manufacturer Citroen have been around for more than a century. Today, their versatile and varied lineup includes everything from the small and popular Citroen C1, through to the sporty C4 Aircross and the boxy Berlingo, which can offer up to eight seats.
3 things to know about Citroen
- Founded in 1919, Citroen went on to produce the world’s first mass-produced front-wheel drive car in 1934, known as the Traction Avant*.
- The manufacturer kept up their pioneering spirit from there, releasing the very first models to include self-levelling suspension, disc brakes and swivelling headlights^.
- Citroen’s GS, CX and XM models have all been crowned European Car of the Year**.
Fun fact
Between 1925 and 1934, illuminated ‘Citroen’ lettering was installed vertically along the length of the Eiffel Tower^^.
Looking for Citroen insurance?
At Ageas, we’re proud to have been providing car insurance to UK drivers for decades.
Whether you get around town in your C1, or a C3 Aircross takes you from A to B, Ageas may be able to help with your cover. With our comprehensive car insurance, you can make a claims 24/7 and our UK-based claims service is always there when you need it. For added peace of mind, if you do make a claim and choose one of our approved repairers, all workmanship comes with a guarantee for as long as you own the car†. What’s more, you can make your cover go even further by selecting from our range of optional extras, which includes breakdown cover.
Car insurance quote
See how Ageas can help with your Citroen car insurance when you start your car insurance quote today.
Citroen car insurance groups and tax bands
When working out a fair price for your car insurance, providers will consider lots of information about yourself and the car you’d like covered. They do this to evaluate your level of risk, whereby drivers who are considered the lowest risk will often pay the lowest premiums.
Factors often looked at include your age and where you live, while some insurers may consider the insurance group of the car you drive. Insurance groups are bandings that run from 1 to 50, reflecting the costs and risks associated with that particular model of car, with the lower numbers tending to have safer records and being cheaper to repair. Find out what car insurance groups are and how they are determined.
Another banding system used in the world of motoring is applied to your Vehicle Excise Duty, or road tax. While most vehicles are now charged at a flat annual rate, what you’ll need to pay in the first year that a new car is registered depends on its CO2 emissions, and which band these fall under.
Insurance groups and tax bands for leading Citroen models include:
| Model | Insurance Group | Tax Band |
|---|---|---|
| Citroen C1 Feel VTi 1.0l Manual 68bhp | 6 | F |
| Citroen C3 Flair Plus PureTech S/S 1.2l Manual 82bhp | 8 | H |
| Citroen Berlingo Feel XL PureTech S/S 1.2l Manual 109bhp | 10 | I |
| Citroen C1 Flair Edition PureTech 1.2l Manual 80bhp | 12 | E |
| Citroen C3 Aircross Feel PureTech S/S 1.2l Manual 129bhp | 16 | H |
| Citroen C3 Flair Plus BlueHDi S/S 1.5l Manual 101bhp | 19 | G |
| Citroen C4 Cactus Origins PureTech S/S 1.2l Manual 109bhp | 20 | F |
| Citroen SpaceTourer Rip Curl M BlueHDi S/S 1.5l Manual 148bhp | 21 | H |
At Ageas, we aim to cover as many UK drivers as possible. But unfortunately, we can’t promise to offer a policy for every driver and every car, and this could include your Citroen vehicle.
We will determine if we can provide you with a quote based on a number of factors that include your car and your personal circumstances.
*https://www.citroen.co.uk/about-citroen/our-brand/history
**https://uk.motor1.com/features/235898/car-year-europe-history/
^^https://www.arnoldclark.com/newsroom/275-how-citroen-turned-the-eiffel-tower-in-to-a-huge-advert-in-1925-for-9-years
†Subject to the vehicle being maintained in accordance with the manufacturer routine maintenance schedule. Defective parts will be replaced without charge as long as they are covered by the part manufacturer’s warranty. Failure of components or bodywork damage will not be covered if failure or deterioration is through normal usage.