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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Citroen C1 Origins. Check any C1 Origins by registration number below.

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93.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+8.3%

vs Citroen Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Citroen C1 Origins — MOT Reliability Overview

The Citroen C1 Origins has an average MOT pass rate of 93.0%, which is 8.3 percentage points above the Citroen brand average of 84.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the C1 Origins is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Citroen C1 Origins, 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 Origins performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 575 vehicles

93.0%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

4.9%

Mileage at 3yr

23k mi

Mileage at 5yr

33k mi

2019

Based on 331 vehicles

92.4%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

10.1%

Mileage at 3yr

22k mi

Mileage at 5yr

43k mi

0

Based on 408 vehicles

93.6%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 5yr

16k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

1.4%

Front Nearside

1.2%

Rear Offside

0.9%

Other Citroen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Citroen models.

Citroen C4

58.7% pass rate

Citroen Berlingo 7

95.0% pass rate

Citroen XM

67.4% pass rate

Citroen C3 Shine + Puretech S/s Auto

96.2% pass rate

Citroen C3 S

93.1% pass rate

Citroen Beringo

96.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Citroen C1 Origins

Citroen C1 Origins — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Citroen C1 Origins MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen C1 Origins?
The average MOT pass rate for the Citroen C1 Origins is 93.0% compared to the Citroen average of 84.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Citroen C1 Origins?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Citroen C1 Origins reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.0%, the Citroen C1 Origins is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Citroen C1 Origins?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Citroen C1 Origins?
Typical mileage for the Citroen C1 Origins: 22,627 miles at 3 years, 33,095 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used C1 Origins to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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