Citroen C1 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
68.8% pass rate
from 14,411 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C1 is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.6% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim (13% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (15% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (18% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (16% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.021% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.8% fail on Hazard warning (26 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Switch (26 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.62% fail on Individual direction indicators (40% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Switch (33 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on All direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Side repeaters (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0069% fail on Arm
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (19% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Stop lamp (57% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.27% fail on Horn (68% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0069% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0069% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0069% fail on Switch
    • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps (49% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Reversing lamps (54% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.049% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.028% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.028% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.5% fail on Brakes (25% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (56% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (58% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (67% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.85% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (38% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Rbt (sp) (35% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt
          • 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.049% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0069% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0069% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0069% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.42% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (17% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (33% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (34% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (47% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.049% fail on Pedal
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control (54% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Lever (45% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-lock braking system (60% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.049% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.021% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0069% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.014% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres (9.4% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition (21% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Size/type
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers (39% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (21% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.090% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.090% fail on View to rear
      • 0.090% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0069% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.1% fail on Suspension (63% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms (43% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.042% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.75% fail on Wheel bearings (71% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Macpherson strut (13 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.47% fail on Anti-roll bars (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.062% fail on Linkage (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover (96% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (98% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0069% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.17% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Mounting (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Shock absorbers (76% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.076% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.021% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.042% fail on Other suspension component (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 2.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (19% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system (43% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Joints (80% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0069% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0069% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0069% fail on Joints
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Doors
      • 0.056% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.056% fail on Door condition
      • 0.021% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0069% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0069% fail on Hinge
        • 0.0069% fail on Catch
      • 0.0069% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0069% fail on Door condition
    • 0.069% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.062% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0069% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.062% fail on Body
      • 0.042% fail on Other body component
      • 0.021% fail on Panel
    • 0.042% fail on Fuel system (75% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.021% fail on Chassis
      • 0.014% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.0069% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.021% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0069% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0069% fail on Seats
      • 0.0069% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0069% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0069% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.4% fail on Spark ignition (55% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.52% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0069% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0069% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0069% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.14% fail on Compression ignition (84% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.035% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.021% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (92% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.014% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (97% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Fluid leaks (68% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Engine oil leaks (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.51% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (33% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts (64% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Condition (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0069% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0069% fail on Requirements
    • 0.0069% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0069% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.43% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.36% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Attachment (78% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0069% fail on Hubs
  • 0.34% fail on Steering (82% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.028% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.083% fail on Electronic power steering (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Steering gear (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Steering rack (74% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Power steering
      • 0.028% fail on Operation
    • 0.028% fail on Steering play
      • 0.028% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0069% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
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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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