Citroen C1 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
54.3% pass rate
from 6,438 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C1 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Headlamps (29% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Headlamp (33% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (35% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on All direction indicators (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Switch (30 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters (83% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Hazard warning (27 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Switch (27 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Horn (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Battery(ies) (99% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.99% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.99% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.98% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.016% fail on Switch
    • 0.65% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.047% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.016% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.016% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Brakes (17% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Brake performance (25% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake imbalance (68% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (46% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (42% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.078% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (38% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (42% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (63% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (89% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (20% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (39% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (39% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.047% fail on Cable
        • 0.031% fail on Lever
        • 0.016% fail on Rod
        • 0.016% fail on Linkage
    • 0.45% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.43% fail on Lever
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.37% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Anti-lock braking system (66% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.062% fail on Pedal
    • 0.093% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.062% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.031% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.016% fail on Valves
    • 0.016% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.016% fail on Valves
    • 0.016% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.016% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 11% fail on Suspension (37% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms (43% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (33% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint (58% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.047% fail on Suspension arm (83% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.031% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.53% fail on Shock absorbers (46% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.047% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.19% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.093% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.078% fail on Axles (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Axle
  • 9.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Spark ignition (87% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.53% fail on Compression ignition (62% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (80% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (67% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.047% fail on Emissions not tested (74% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Engine oil leaks (75% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Other leaks
  • 8.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust system (93% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Integral vehicle structure (74% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (79% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.75% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Joints (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Prop shafts (84% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Joints
    • 0.65% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Chassis
      • 0.36% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.31% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.016% fail on Hinge
      • 0.016% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition
    • 0.19% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component
      • 0.016% fail on Body condition
      • 0.016% fail on Panel
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system (67% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Tank
    • 0.062% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.031% fail on Bracket
    • 0.047% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.047% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.031% fail on Floor
    • 0.031% fail on Cabs
      • 0.031% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.016% fail on Seats
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's seat
  • 6.7% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers (22% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (27% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.016% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.093% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.016% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition (20% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (44% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (68% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas (85% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Condition (47% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment
    • 0.078% fail on Airbags
      • 0.078% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.71% fail on Steering (78% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Electronic power steering (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Locking devices (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Track rod end (96% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear (78% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack (77% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Power steering (87% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Operation
    • 0.031% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.031% fail on Steering play
      • 0.031% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.016% fail on Steering column
  • 0.64% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.56% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Attachment (80% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.30% fail on Identification of the vehicle (52% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plates (52% better than other 2006 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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