Citroen C1 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
84.1% pass rate
from 18,381 tests in 2021
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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C1 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.8% fail on Visibility (21% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers (23% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.098% fail on View to rear (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Mirrors (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.033% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.033% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0054% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.9% fail on Brakes (40% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (45% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (26% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads (27% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0054% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.011% fail on Lever
        • 0.0054% fail on Cable
    • 1.0% fail on Brake performance (42% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Service brake performance (91% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt (89% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake performance (80% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.098% fail on Rbt
          • 0.082% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0054% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.054% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.054% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.022% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control (89% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Lever (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0054% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.022% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.0054% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.016% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.011% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0054% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0054% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0054% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0054% fail on Leaks
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (27% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Condition (36% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type (93% worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 2.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.065% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.89% fail on Headlamps (23% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Headlamp (33% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.45% fail on Stop lamp (28% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Direction indicators (59% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Flashing type (59% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Side repeaters (62% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (58% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (77% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.044% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.038% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.038% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.038% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.027% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.011% fail on Horn
  • 1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (200% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Bumpers (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0054% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0054% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0054% fail on Joints
      • 0.0054% fail on Belts
    • 0.038% fail on Seats
      • 0.038% fail on Driver's seat (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Doors
      • 0.027% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0054% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0054% fail on Catch
    • 0.022% fail on Boot lid (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Boot lid condition (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.016% fail on Body
      • 0.016% fail on Other body component
    • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0054% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0054% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0054% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0054% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0054% fail on Load security
      • 0.0054% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0054% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 0.76% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.67% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.65% fail on Spark ignition (38% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (48% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.033% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.022% fail on Compression ignition (94% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (91% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.40% fail on Suspension (81% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0054% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.087% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.082% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.071% fail on Suspension arms (86% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes (87% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0054% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0054% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.0054% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0054% fail on Other suspension component
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Attachment (73% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.087% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (70% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (54% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Seat belts (77% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Condition (76% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.049% fail on Identification of the vehicle (77% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Registration plates (80% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0054% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.033% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0054% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.011% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.011% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0054% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0054% fail on Steering rack
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