Citroen C1 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
57.9% pass rate
from 9,572 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C1 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp (14% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (60% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (45% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps (49% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp (50% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.021% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators (34% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type (34% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on All direction indicators (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Switch (26 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Individual direction indicators (82% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Hazard warning (19 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Switch (19 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Electrical equipment (52% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Horn (85% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Battery(ies) (59% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.72% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.72% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.72% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Position lamps (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Position lamp (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.010% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.010% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Brakes (28% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Brake performance (41% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 5.6% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.95% fail on Service brake imbalance (91% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.052% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.031% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (38% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (35% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.97% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.031% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.042% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.021% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.010% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.010% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.021% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.021% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (59% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (83% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (19% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (33% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (32% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.073% fail on Lever
        • 0.052% fail on Cable
        • 0.010% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.39% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Anti-lock braking system (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.37% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.37% fail on Lever
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.052% fail on Pedal (66% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.094% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.084% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.010% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic systems (86% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.010% fail on Valves
    • 0.010% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.010% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.010% fail on Other braking system component
  • 10% fail on Suspension (37% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms (33% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint (59% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.094% fail on Suspension arm (67% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage ball joints (97% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.57% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Shock absorbers (69% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.073% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.14% fail on Springs (98% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Coil springs (98% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.063% fail on Axles (73% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Axle (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 8.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (39% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (47% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Spark ignition (88% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.021% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.021% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.32% fail on Compression ignition (77% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.063% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (91% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.042% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (89% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Emissions not tested (88% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Fluid leaks (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Engine oil leaks (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Other leaks
  • 7.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust system (91% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Integral vehicle structure (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.031% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.64% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Joints (79% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.031% fail on Prop shafts (78% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Joints
      • 0.010% fail on Belts
    • 0.41% fail on Chassis (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Chassis condition (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.41% fail on Bumpers (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.084% fail on Tank
    • 0.13% fail on Doors (72% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Other passenger's door (61% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Door condition (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
      • 0.010% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.010% fail on Door condition
    • 0.10% fail on Body
      • 0.084% fail on Other body component
      • 0.021% fail on Panel
    • 0.052% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.042% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.010% fail on Bracket
    • 0.031% fail on Floor
    • 0.021% fail on Seats (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.010% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.021% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.021% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.021% fail on Cabs
      • 0.021% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition (20% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers (17% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers (27% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.094% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.094% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (57% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (98% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.81% fail on Prescribed areas (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Condition (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment
    • 0.10% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.68% fail on Steering (78% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Electronic power steering (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Track rod end (97% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
        • 0.010% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.084% fail on Power steering (59% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Operation
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
    • 0.063% fail on Steering gear (87% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Steering rack (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Operation
    • 0.021% fail on Steering play (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Steering rack (79% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.010% fail on Steering column
  • 0.60% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.51% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Attachment (80% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle (54% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plates (56% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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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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