Citroen C1 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
79.8% pass rate
from 13,767 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2014 cars)
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C1 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.4% fail on Brakes (26% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (92% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs (92% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (23% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (22% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.015% fail on Lever
        • 0.0073% fail on Cable
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance (46% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (81% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (84% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (90% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0073% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0073% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.60% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance (57% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (59% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Parking brake performance (63% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.029% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0073% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0073% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0073% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.058% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.58% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.0073% fail on Pedal
    • 0.094% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.073% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.022% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.022% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.0073% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 5.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.058% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (65% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.044% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.59% fail on Hazard warning (27 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Switch (27 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.54% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.25% fail on Switch (37 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on All direction indicators (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.058% fail on Side repeaters (84% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Stop lamp (75% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (68% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.087% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.087% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.073% fail on Electrical equipment (58% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.036% fail on Horn (70% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.029% fail on Position lamp
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (26% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (21% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on View to rear
      • 0.073% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.029% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.029% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.022% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (66% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (67% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Catalyst emissions (68% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0073% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0073% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0073% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.051% fail on Compression ignition (91% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0073% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0073% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.065% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.065% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Suspension (72% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Wheel bearings (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (90% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.0073% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.30% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint (90% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.051% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.022% fail on Other suspension component (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0073% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.036% fail on Shock absorbers (88% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Springs (99% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Coil springs (99% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0073% fail on Mounting
    • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.015% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0073% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0073% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0073% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.94% fail on Body, chassis, structure (36% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.13% fail on Transmission (81% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0073% fail on Joints
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Boot lid (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Boot lid condition (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Body
      • 0.022% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0073% fail on Panel
    • 0.029% fail on Doors (68% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition
    • 0.022% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0073% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.015% fail on Fuel system (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0073% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0073% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0073% fail on Load security
      • 0.0073% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0073% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 0.25% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (42% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.080% fail on Seat belts (60% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0073% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0073% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.15% fail on Steering (82% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Steering linkage components (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Locking devices (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0073% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.022% fail on Steering play
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.015% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0073% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0073% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0073% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels (45% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Attachment (62% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Condition
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle (50% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates (49% better than other 2014 cars)
Read the Honest John Review

  • Citroen C1 (2014 - 2022)
    Cheap to run, improved interior quality and refinement over previous C1, available with retractable fabric roof, decent at motorway speeds.
  • 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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