Citroen C1 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
49.1% pass rate
from 990 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C1 is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Headlamps (81% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 9.2% fail on Headlamp (85% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on All direction indicators (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Switch (98 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.81% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.5% fail on Hazard warning (30 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Switch (30 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.91% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.61% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 8.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.0% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (44% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (40% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.30% fail on Plate brake tester (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.10% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Brake discs (92% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.10% fail on Brake linings
    • 0.51% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.51% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.10% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.10% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 12% fail on Suspension (32% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms (45% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.5% fail on Wheel bearings (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.81% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.51% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.30% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.51% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.10% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.10% fail on Springs
      • 0.10% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust system (86% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.81% fail on Transmission (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.10% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.10% fail on Joints
    • 0.51% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.40% fail on Chassis
      • 0.40% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.30% fail on Doors
      • 0.30% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition
    • 0.20% fail on Body
      • 0.10% fail on Body condition
      • 0.10% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.10% fail on Cabs
      • 0.10% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 8.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (35% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Spark ignition (61% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.71% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.10% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.30% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.30% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.10% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.10% fail on View to rear
      • 0.10% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.5% fail on Tyres
    • 4.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.40% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.40% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on Airbags
      • 0.10% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.81% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Power steering
      • 0.30% fail on Operation
    • 0.20% fail on Steering linkage components (93% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.10% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.10% fail on Steering play
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.10% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.61% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.61% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.51% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.51% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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  • Citroen C1 (2005 - 2014)
    Cheap to run. Group 1 insurance. 60mpg. handles well. Low list prices. Good Euro NCAP score. 2012 model emits just 99g/km CO2.

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