Citroen C1 MOT Results
Registered in 201376.6% pass rate
from 14,261 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C1 is unusually good or bad.
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9.2% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(17% worse than other 2013 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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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)
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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
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1.6% fail on
Direction indicators
(80% worse than other 2013 cars)
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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)
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1.6% fail on
Flashing type
(81% worse than other 2013 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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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)
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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)
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0.21% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.12% fail on Horn
- 0.084% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.0070% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.15% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.0070% fail on Reversing lamp switch
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0.021% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.021% fail on Position lamp
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0.014% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.014% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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2.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
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4.9% fail on
Brakes
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2.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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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
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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
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1.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(24% better than other 2013 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Brake performance
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1.4% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.3% fail on
Rbt
- 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
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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)
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1.3% fail on
Rbt
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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)
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0.29% fail on
Parking brake performance
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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)
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0.29% fail on
Rbt
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0.25% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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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)
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0.25% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.077% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.4% fail on
Service brake performance
- 0.71% fail on Rigid brake pipes (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.13% fail on Lever
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0.11% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.084% fail on Hand lever
- 0.021% fail on Pedal
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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)
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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
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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
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2.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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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
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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)
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0.084% fail on
View to rear
- 0.084% fail on Mirrors
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0.056% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.056% fail on Windscreen
- 0.021% fail on Bonnet
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1.8% fail on
Suspension
(76% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Wheel bearings (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
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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
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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)
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0.084% fail on
Springs
(98% better than other 2013 cars)
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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)
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0.084% fail on
Coil springs
(98% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.021% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.0070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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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
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0.0070% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.0070% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.0070% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.0070% fail on Sub-frame
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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)
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0.18% fail on
Transmission
(78% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Drive shafts
(78% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Joints (77% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.0070% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.0070% fail on Joints
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0.18% fail on
Drive shafts
(78% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.049% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.035% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.014% fail on Pipe
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0.035% fail on
Doors
(69% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.021% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.021% fail on Door condition
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0.014% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.014% fail on Door condition
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0.021% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.035% fail on
Seats
- 0.028% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.0070% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.028% fail on
Body
- 0.028% fail on Other body component
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0.0070% fail on
Chassis
- 0.0070% fail on Chassis condition
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1.3% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(23% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(22% better than other 2013 cars)
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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)
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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
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1.2% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.063% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.056% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.0070% fail on Other leaks
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1.3% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(22% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.46% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.38% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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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
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0.0070% fail on
Airbags
- 0.0070% fail on Drivers airbag
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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)
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0.20% fail on
Steering
(85% better than other 2013 cars)
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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
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0.021% fail on
Steering play
- 0.021% fail on Steering rack
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0.014% fail on
Steering gear
(82% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Steering rack (81% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.014% fail on
Power steering
- 0.0070% fail on Operation
- 0.0070% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.0070% fail on Steering column
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0.13% fail on
Steering linkage components
(88% better than other 2013 cars)
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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)
Read the Honest John Review
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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.