Citroen C1 MOT Results
Registered in 201168.8% pass rate
from 14,411 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C1 is unusually good or bad.
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11% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(8.6% worse than other 2011 cars)
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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
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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
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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)
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1.7% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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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)
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1.7% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Direction indicators
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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)
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0.0069% fail on
Semaphore
- 0.0069% fail on Arm
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1.5% fail on
Flashing type
- 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)
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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
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0.14% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.12% fail on Position lamp
- 0.0069% fail on All position lamps
- 0.0069% fail on Switch
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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
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0.028% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.028% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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3.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
(13% worse than other 2011 cars)
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8.5% fail on
Brakes
(25% worse than other 2011 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Brake performance
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2.5% fail on
Service brake performance
(56% worse than other 2011 cars)
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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
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0.021% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.021% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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2.5% fail on
Rbt
(58% worse than other 2011 cars)
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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)
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0.52% fail on
Parking brake performance
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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)
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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)
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0.51% fail on
Rbt
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0.42% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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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)
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0.014% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.014% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.41% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
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2.5% fail on
Service brake performance
(56% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(17% better than other 2011 cars)
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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
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1.3% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.3% fail on Brake discs
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1.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(33% better than other 2011 cars)
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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
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0.14% fail on
Parking brake control
(54% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Lever (45% better than other 2011 cars)
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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)
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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
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0.021% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.021% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.0069% fail on Reservoirs
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0.014% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.014% fail on Other components
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3.5% fail on
Brake performance
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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
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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)
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0.090% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.090% fail on Windscreen
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0.090% fail on
View to rear
- 0.090% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0069% fail on Driver's view
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4.1% fail on
Suspension
(63% better than other 2011 cars)
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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)
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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
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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
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0.17% fail on
Springs
(96% better than other 2011 cars)
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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)
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0.12% fail on
Coil springs
(97% better 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)
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0.090% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.076% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.021% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
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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
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2.1% fail on
Suspension arms
(43% better than other 2011 cars)
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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)
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0.26% fail on
Transmission
(80% better than other 2011 cars)
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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
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0.0069% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.0069% fail on Joints
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0.25% fail on
Drive shafts
(79% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Bumpers (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.083% fail on
Doors
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0.056% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.056% fail on Door condition
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0.021% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.0069% fail on Door condition
- 0.0069% fail on Hinge
- 0.0069% fail on Catch
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0.0069% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.0069% fail on Door condition
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0.056% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.069% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.062% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.0069% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.0069% fail on Sub-frame condition
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0.062% fail on
Body
- 0.042% fail on Other body component
- 0.021% fail on Panel
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0.042% fail on
Fuel system
(75% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.021% fail on
Chassis
- 0.014% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.0069% fail on Strengthening plate
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0.021% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.014% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.0069% fail on Bracket
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0.0069% fail on
Seats
- 0.0069% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.0069% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.0069% fail on Boot lid condition
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2.5% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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2.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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
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0.0069% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0069% fail on Oxygen sensor
- 0.0069% fail on NOx sensor
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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)
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2.4% fail on
Spark ignition
(55% worse than other 2011 cars)
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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
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2.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.51% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(33% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.37% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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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
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0.0069% fail on
Airbags
- 0.0069% fail on Drivers airbag
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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
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0.34% fail on
Steering
(82% better than other 2011 cars)
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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)
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0.049% fail on
Steering gear
(76% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Steering rack (74% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.028% fail on
Power steering
- 0.028% fail on Operation
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0.028% fail on
Steering play
- 0.028% fail on Steering rack
- 0.0069% fail on Steering wheel
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0.16% fail on
Steering linkage components
(90% better than other 2011 cars)
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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.