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Citroen C1 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
73.2% pass rate
from 14,186 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C1 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.099% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (60% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Hazard warning (26 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Switch (26 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (16% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.070% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0070% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0070% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.58% fail on Switch (38 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on All direction indicators (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Individual direction indicators (48% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Semaphore (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Switch (60 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (46% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Stop lamp (64% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
      • 0.099% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.063% fail on Reversing lamps (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Reversing lamps (66% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.042% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0070% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.014% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.014% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0070% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.6% fail on Brakes (10% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (13% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (24% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (23% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (28% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs (28% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0070% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.014% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0070% fail on Cable
        • 0.0070% fail on Lever
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance (15% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0070% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0070% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.56% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (44% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp) (41% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt
          • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.042% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0070% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0070% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.29% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.078% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.15% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.092% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.049% fail on Pedal
    • 0.049% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.042% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Anti-lock braking system (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0070% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0070% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0070% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0070% fail on Other components
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres (12% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (31% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Size/type
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers (32% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (20% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.035% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.028% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.021% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.021% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (19% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (47% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Transmission (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Joints (85% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0070% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0070% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0070% fail on Joints
    • 0.042% fail on Doors (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.021% fail on Door condition
      • 0.014% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0070% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0070% fail on Door condition
    • 0.035% fail on Fuel system (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (69% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Pipe
    • 0.028% fail on Body
      • 0.028% fail on Other body component
    • 0.021% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.014% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.0070% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.021% fail on Seats
      • 0.014% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0070% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.014% fail on Chassis
      • 0.014% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0070% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0070% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.0070% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0070% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (51% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Emissions not tested (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (46% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.078% fail on Compression ignition (89% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.014% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (96% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Emissions not tested (80% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0070% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.056% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.042% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0070% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0070% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.9% fail on Suspension (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Suspension arms (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (66% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.56% fail on Anti-roll bars (64% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage ball joints (95% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (95% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.47% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.11% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Coil springs (98% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Shock absorbers (81% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.028% fail on Sub-frames (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0070% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0070% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0070% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.51% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.39% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Seat belts (59% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0070% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0070% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Condition (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Attachment (77% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.27% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering linkage components (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Track rod end (96% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Locking devices (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0070% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.070% fail on Electronic power steering (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Steering gear (63% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.028% fail on Power steering
      • 0.028% fail on Operation
    • 0.021% fail on Steering play
      • 0.021% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0070% fail on Steering column
  • 0.17% fail on Identification of the vehicle (50% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plates (50% better than other 2012 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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