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Citroen C1 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
58.2% pass rate
from 12,267 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C1 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Brakes (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 7.5% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.0082% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.073% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (47% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (96% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0082% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0082% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested (54% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (14% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (27% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (27% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0082% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0082% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.073% fail on Cable
        • 0.033% fail on Lever
        • 0.0082% fail on Linkage
    • 0.52% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.52% fail on Lever
    • 0.34% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.065% fail on Pedal (58% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Anti-lock braking system (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.057% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (81% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic systems (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Brake fluid (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0082% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0082% fail on Valves
    • 0.016% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0082% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0082% fail on Servos
    • 0.0082% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0082% fail on Other components
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (6.9% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp (22% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (48% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (47% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (40% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp (41% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.016% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators (34% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type (34% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on All direction indicators (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Switch (21 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Individual direction indicators (82% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters (84% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Electrical equipment (56% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Horn (88% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.024% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.68% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.67% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.016% fail on Switch
    • 0.60% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0082% fail on Switch
    • 0.47% fail on Hazard warning (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Switch (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.024% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.024% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 9.5% fail on Suspension (40% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Suspension arms (20% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.94% fail on Ball joint (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.073% fail on Suspension arm (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0082% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.0082% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.42% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.28% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0082% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.28% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.23% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Mounting
      • 0.033% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0082% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.0082% fail on Torsion bar
    • 0.20% fail on Shock absorbers (80% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0082% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.024% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0082% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.016% fail on Axles (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Axle
      • 0.0082% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 7.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (34% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (40% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Spark ignition (95% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.041% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.016% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0082% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0082% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0082% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.32% fail on Compression ignition (80% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.057% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (88% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.041% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (92% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (94% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Emissions not tested (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0082% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0082% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0082% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Engine oil leaks (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (28% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on View to rear (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.049% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.049% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.033% fail on Bonnet (84% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition (21% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Size/type (67% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 6.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Integral vehicle structure (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Transmission (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Joints (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0082% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.016% fail on Belts
      • 0.0082% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0082% fail on Joints
    • 0.31% fail on Chassis (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Chassis condition (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Doors (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.033% fail on Front passenger's door (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Door condition (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Driver's door (76% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Door condition (75% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.082% fail on Other body component
      • 0.049% fail on Panel
      • 0.0082% fail on Body condition
    • 0.082% fail on Floor (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Fuel system (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Tank
      • 0.0082% fail on Pipe
    • 0.016% fail on Load security
      • 0.016% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.016% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.016% fail on Seats (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0082% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.016% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0082% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0082% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0082% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0082% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.95% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.71% fail on Prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Condition (48% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment
      • 0.016% fail on Requirements
    • 0.63% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.024% fail on Airbags
      • 0.024% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.65% fail on Steering (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Steering linkage components (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0082% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0082% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.20% fail on Electronic power steering (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Power steering (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Operation
    • 0.033% fail on Steering play
      • 0.033% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.024% fail on Steering gear (94% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Steering rack (94% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Steering column
  • 0.44% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.38% fail on Condition (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Attachment (86% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle (34% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plates (34% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.016% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0082% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0082% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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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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