Citroen C1 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
81.4% pass rate
from 18,242 tests in 2021
(5.5% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C1 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.1% fail on Visibility (30% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers (52% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.027% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.9% fail on Brakes (38% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (30% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0055% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0055% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.0055% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0055% fail on Lever
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance (39% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Service brake performance (61% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Rbt (61% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake performance (61% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0055% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.48% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp) (33% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0055% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance (57% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (56% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance (75% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0055% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.0055% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.64% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Electronic stability control (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0055% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control (56% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Lever (75% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.099% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.011% fail on Pedal
    • 0.038% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.022% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0055% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0055% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0055% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0055% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.066% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (27% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.37% fail on Stop lamp (58% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (69% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Direction indicators (63% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Flashing type (63% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.071% fail on Side repeaters (76% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0055% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.055% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.055% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.038% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (84% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Electrical equipment (63% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Horn
      • 0.016% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.027% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.027% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0055% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0055% fail on Switch
    • 0.0055% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (25% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (22% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition (100% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.066% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.022% fail on Compression ignition (95% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (92% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Fluid leaks (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Engine oil leaks (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0055% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0055% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.94% fail on Suspension (71% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Linkage (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0055% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.32% fail on Wheel bearings (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers (40% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension arms (86% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.049% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0055% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.011% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0055% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0055% fail on Springs
      • 0.0055% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.0055% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.0055% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.72% fail on Body, chassis, structure (22% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Exhaust system (63% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Joints (83% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0055% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.011% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.011% fail on Joints
    • 0.033% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.027% fail on Body
      • 0.022% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0055% fail on Panel
    • 0.027% fail on Seats
      • 0.022% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0055% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.022% fail on Boot lid (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Boot lid condition (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Doors
      • 0.011% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0055% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0055% fail on Door condition
    • 0.011% fail on Chassis (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Strengthening plate (42 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Attachment (74% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.19% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (49% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.071% fail on Seat belts (64% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Condition (67% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.088% fail on Identification of the vehicle (60% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Registration plates (60% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.060% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Steering linkage components (87% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.016% fail on Steering play
      • 0.016% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0055% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0055% fail on Steering rack
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