Citroen C1 declared most reliable new car

THE CITROEN C1 supermini was the most reliable new car of 2014, with an impressive reliability rating of 99.3% for the first three years, according to a Which? survey.

BMW and Toyota were the best manufacturers, while the Hyundai iX20 diesel was the least reliable car up to three years old, with a score of 75.2%.

These were the most reliable cars in each class, with scores:

:: Superminis: Citroen C1 (petrol, 2005-2014) 99.3%

:: Medium cars: Toyota Auris (2012-) 98.8%

:: Large cars: Skoda Octavia (2013-) 98.7%

:: Luxury cars: Mercedes-Benz E-class (2009-) 94.5%

:: Estate cars: BMW 3 Series Touring (2012-) 96.6%

:: MPVs: Toyota Verso (2009-) 98.5%

:: 4x4s/SUVs: Honda CR-V (petrol, 2012-) 98.5%

:: Sports cars: BMW 3 Series Coupe (2006-2013) 96.6%

Least reliable new cars in each class were:

:: Superminis: Volkswagen Polo (diesel, 2009-) 82.2%

:: Medium cars: BMW 1 Series hatchback (2004-2011) 79.0%

:: Large cars: Vauxhall Insignia (2008-) 86.2%

:: Luxury cars: Jaguar XF (2008-) 90.2%

:: Estate cars: Jaguar XF Sportbrake (2012-) 85.7%

:: MPVs: Hyundai iX20 (diesel, 2010-) 75.2%

:: 4x4s/SUVs: Vauxhall Antara (2007-) 75.8%

:: Sports cars: Volkswagen Scirocco (2008-) 90.2%

By Press Association reporters