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Citroen C1 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
62.0% pass rate
from 13,054 tests in 2021
(5.0% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C1 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Brakes (81% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 9.0% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 8.9% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 8.5% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.0077% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0077% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.084% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (32% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (29% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0077% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.84% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.82% fail on Rbt
          • 0.70% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0077% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0077% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0077% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested (99% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (21% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (35% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (36% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.023% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.038% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (69% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Cable
        • 0.0077% fail on Pivot
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.27% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (63% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Anti-lock braking system (56% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (45% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.031% fail on Pedal (77% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.069% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.054% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic systems (78% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Brake fluid (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.0077% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0077% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.0077% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0077% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0077% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp (12% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (43% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (14% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (52% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp (53% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0077% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators (21% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type (21% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on All direction indicators (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Switch (23 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Individual direction indicators (72% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0077% fail on Switch
    • 1.1% fail on Hazard warning (16 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Switch (16 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.00% fail on Rear fog lamp (51% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.24% fail on Horn
      • 0.21% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.30% fail on Position lamps (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Position lamp (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Switch
    • 0.092% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.092% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.031% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0077% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0077% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.1% fail on Suspension (58% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms (42% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover (38% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.046% fail on Suspension arm (74% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Anti-roll bars (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.077% fail on Linkage (67% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint (96% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.69% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Macpherson strut (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Macpherson strut (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.30% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.084% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Springs (98% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Coil springs (98% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component (62% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0077% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.023% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0077% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0077% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0077% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres (11% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition (22% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility (12% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers (26% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (40% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on View to rear
      • 0.084% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.069% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.069% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.038% fail on Bonnet (75% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 4.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system (68% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Transmission (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Joints (79% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0077% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.023% fail on Prop shafts (74% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Joints
    • 0.31% fail on Bumpers (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.15% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.0077% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0077% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.12% fail on Chassis (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Chassis condition (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Strengthening plate (18 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Doors (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.061% fail on Door condition
      • 0.038% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.038% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0077% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0077% fail on Door condition
    • 0.100% fail on Body
      • 0.054% fail on Other body component
      • 0.046% fail on Panel
    • 0.077% fail on Fuel system (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (62% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0077% fail on Tank
    • 0.023% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.023% fail on Bracket
    • 0.015% fail on Seats (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0077% fail on Floor
    • 0.0077% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0077% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.0% fail on Spark ignition (46% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (89% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (49% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0077% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0077% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition (84% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.069% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (91% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Emissions not tested (76% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (96% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0077% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.092% fail on Fluid leaks (67% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Engine oil leaks (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0077% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0077% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.015% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0077% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0077% fail on Undertray
  • 0.97% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.52% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.43% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.27% fail on Prescribed areas (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Requirements
    • 0.023% fail on Airbags
      • 0.023% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.40% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Track rod end (98% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0077% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.0077% fail on Other components
        • 0.0077% fail on Steering component
    • 0.092% fail on Steering gear (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Steering rack (70% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Electronic power steering (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Power steering
      • 0.031% fail on Operation
    • 0.015% fail on Steering play
      • 0.015% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels (35% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Attachment (89% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle (54% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plates (54% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.0077% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0077% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0077% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0077% fail on Anchorages
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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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