Citroen C1 MOT Results
Registered in 200654.3% pass rate
from 6,438 tests in 2021
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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C1 is unusually good or bad.
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19% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(24% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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
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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)
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2.2% fail on
Direction indicators
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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)
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2.2% fail on
Flashing type
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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)
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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
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0.99% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.99% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.98% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.016% fail on Switch
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0.99% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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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
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0.016% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.016% fail on Main beam tell-tale
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6.1% fail on
Headlamps
(29% worse than other 2006 cars)
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14% fail on
Brakes
(17% worse than other 2006 cars)
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8.4% fail on
Brake performance
(25% worse than other 2006 cars)
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6.1% fail on
Service brake performance
(120% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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)
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0.016% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
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0.016% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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6.0% fail on
Rbt
(120% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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)
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1.3% fail on
Parking brake performance
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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)
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1.3% fail on
Rbt
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1.1% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(38% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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
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1.1% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(42% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
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6.1% fail on
Service brake performance
(120% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (89% worse than other 2006 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(20% better than other 2006 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.3% fail on Brake discs
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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)
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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
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1.3% fail on
Brake discs and drums
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0.45% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.43% fail on Lever
- 0.016% fail on Electronic parking brake
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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
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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
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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
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0.047% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.031% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.016% fail on Valves
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0.016% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.016% fail on Valves
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0.016% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
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0.016% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.016% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
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0.016% fail on
Prescribed areas
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8.4% fail on
Brake performance
(25% worse than other 2006 cars)
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11% fail on
Suspension
(37% better than other 2006 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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0.19% fail on
Springs
(96% better than other 2006 cars)
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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
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0.17% fail on
Coil springs
(97% better than other 2006 cars)
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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
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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
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9.2% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(48% worse than other 2006 cars)
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9.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(53% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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
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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
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8.7% fail on
Spark ignition
(87% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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
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9.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(53% worse than other 2006 cars)
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8.1% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 5.2% fail on Exhaust system (93% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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)
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0.016% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.016% fail on Sub-frame condition
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0.75% fail on
Transmission
(78% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Drive shafts
(77% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Joints (77% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.031% fail on
Prop shafts
(84% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Joints
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0.71% fail on
Drive shafts
(77% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Chassis
- 0.36% fail on Chassis condition
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0.33% fail on
Doors
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0.31% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.31% fail on Door condition
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0.016% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.016% fail on Hinge
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0.016% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.016% fail on Door condition
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0.31% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.19% fail on
Body
- 0.16% fail on Other body component
- 0.016% fail on Body condition
- 0.016% fail on Panel
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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
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0.062% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.031% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.031% fail on Bracket
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0.047% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.047% fail on Boot lid condition
- 0.031% fail on Floor
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0.031% fail on
Cabs
- 0.031% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.016% fail on
Seats
- 0.016% fail on Driver's seat
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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)
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0.12% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.12% fail on Windscreen
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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0.078% fail on
Airbags
- 0.078% fail on Drivers airbag
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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)
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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
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0.11% fail on
Steering gear
(78% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Steering rack (77% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.031% fail on
Power steering
(87% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Operation
- 0.031% fail on Steering wheel
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0.031% fail on
Steering play
- 0.031% fail on Steering rack
- 0.016% fail on Steering column
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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)
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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.