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

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94.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+9.5%

vs Citroen Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Citroen C1 Shine — MOT Reliability Overview

The Citroen C1 Shine has an average MOT pass rate of 94.2%, which is 9.5 percentage points above the Citroen brand average of 84.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the C1 Shine is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Citroen C1 Shine fails its MOT are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your C1 Shine 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 Shine, 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 Shine performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 77 vehicles

93.5%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

8.9%

Mileage at 3yr

34k mi

2021

Based on 4,036 vehicles

94.2%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

5.8%

Mileage at 3yr

25k mi

2020

Based on 185 vehicles

93.0%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

9.1%

Mileage at 3yr

23k mi

0

Based on 155 vehicles

96.1%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 5yr

13k mi

Top MOT Failures — Citroen C1 Shine

The most common reasons a Citroen C1 Shine fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A tyre seriously damaged

1.4%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.1%
3

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

0.6%
4

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

0.6%
5

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

0.5%
Citroen C1 Shine Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Offside

3.9%

Front Nearside

2.6%

Front

1.3%

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 Shine

Citroen C1 Shine — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Citroen C1 Shine MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen C1 Shine?
The average MOT pass rate for the Citroen C1 Shine is 94.2% 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 Shine?
The most common MOT failures on the Citroen C1 Shine are: A tyre seriously damaged (1.4%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.1%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (0.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Citroen C1 Shine reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.2%, the Citroen C1 Shine 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 Shine?
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 Shine?
Typical mileage for the Citroen C1 Shine: 33,901 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used C1 Shine to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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