Citroen C1 MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Citroen C1. Check any C1 by registration number below.
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77.2%
Avg Pass Rate
-7.5%
vs Citroen Avg
18
Year Ranges
Good
Reliability
Citroen C1 — MOT Reliability Overview
The Citroen C1 has an average MOT pass rate of 77.2%, which is 7.5 percentage points below the Citroen brand average of 84.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your C1 on the road.
The most common reasons a Citroen C1 fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your C1 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Citroen C1, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Citroen C1 performs at MOT across different model years.
2021
Based on 992 vehicles
1.0%
3.3%
24k mi
2020
Based on 7,887 vehicles
3.9%
8.7%
24k mi
42k mi
2019
Based on 12,144 vehicles
3.4%
8.3%
29k mi
40k mi
2018
Based on 17,005 vehicles
3.9%
11.1%
41k mi
2017
Based on 21,545 vehicles
4.7%
14.4%
48k mi
2016
Based on 42,904 vehicles
5.1%
16.3%
2015
Based on 42,417 vehicles
5.1%
17.2%
92k mi
2014
Based on 32,236 vehicles
5.4%
19.9%
90k mi
2013
Based on 32,957 vehicles
5.7%
22.9%
92k mi
2012
Based on 32,767 vehicles
5.6%
24.6%
99k mi
2011
Based on 32,612 vehicles
6.5%
28.0%
2010
Based on 31,206 vehicles
6.5%
28.6%
2009
Based on 28,507 vehicles
7.2%
32.1%
2008
Based on 25,341 vehicles
7.8%
33.3%
2007
Based on 18,419 vehicles
7.5%
32.4%
2006
Based on 11,655 vehicles
8.0%
33.6%
2005
Based on 1,743 vehicles
7.2%
31.3%
0
Based on 204,200 vehicles
60k mi
Top MOT Failures — Citroen C1
The most common reasons a Citroen C1 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Nearside
Front Offside
Front
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Citroen C1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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