Citroen C1 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
76.6% pass rate
from 14,261 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C1 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Hazard warning (33 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Switch (33 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (23% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (22% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators (80% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type (81% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Switch (39 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on All direction indicators (14 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters (76% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Stop lamp (57% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (51% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
      • 0.084% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0070% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0070% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.021% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.021% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.014% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.014% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 4.9% fail on Brakes
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (24% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (24% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (49% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs (48% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Brake drums
    • 2.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0070% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0070% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0070% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.45% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (38% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt (sp) (36% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt
          • 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.014% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0070% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.25% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.71% fail on Rigid brake pipes (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.084% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.021% fail on Pedal
    • 0.049% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (82% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Anti-lock braking system (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Electronic stability control (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.0070% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.014% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0070% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0070% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.028% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (16% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers (35% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (28% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on View to rear
      • 0.084% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.056% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.056% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.021% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.8% fail on Suspension (76% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Wheel bearings (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (59% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.35% fail on Anti-roll bars (57% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0070% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0070% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers (66% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Springs (98% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Coil springs (98% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Mounting (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.021% fail on Other suspension component (83% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0070% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0070% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.014% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0070% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0070% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0070% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0070% fail on Sub-frame
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (21% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system (38% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Drive shafts (78% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Joints (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0070% fail on Joints
    • 0.049% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.035% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.014% fail on Pipe
    • 0.035% fail on Doors (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.021% fail on Door condition
      • 0.014% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
    • 0.035% fail on Seats
      • 0.028% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0070% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.028% fail on Body
      • 0.028% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0070% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0070% fail on Chassis condition
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (23% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (22% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.81% fail on Catalyst emissions (97% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (56% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Compression ignition (88% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0070% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.063% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.056% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0070% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.46% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.38% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.070% fail on Seat belts (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Condition (83% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Requirements
      • 0.014% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0070% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0070% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Attachment (66% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.20% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.028% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.021% fail on Steering play
      • 0.021% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.014% fail on Steering gear (82% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Steering rack (81% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0070% fail on Operation
      • 0.0070% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.0070% fail on Steering column
  • 0.15% fail on Identification of the vehicle (44% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plates (44% better than other 2013 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.

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