Citroen C1 MOT Results

Registered in 2017

87.7% pass rate

from 9,218 tests in 2021

(8.2% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C1 is unusually good or bad.

3.9% fail on Visibility
- 2.9% fail on Wipers
- 1.0% fail on Washers
- 0.065% fail on View to rear
  - 0.065% fail on Mirrors
- 0.054% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.054% fail on Windscreen
- 0.011% fail on Driver's view
2.8% fail on Brakes (35% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.4% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.011% fail on Brake linings
  - 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 1.0% fail on Brake discs (200% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.011% fail on Brake drums
  - 0.011% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.011% fail on Cable
- 0.61% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.44% fail on Service brake performance (57% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.44% fail on Rbt (60% worse than other 2017 cars)
      - 0.39% fail on Service brake performance (70% worse than other 2017 cars)
      - 0.076% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.098% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.098% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.054% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.043% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.076% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.076% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.065% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.065% fail on Rbt
      - 0.033% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.033% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.011% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.033% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.11% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.11% fail on Lever
- 0.065% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.065% fail on Hand lever
- 0.011% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.011% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
2.6% fail on Tyres (24% better than other 2017 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Tread depth
- 0.85% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Size/type
2.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Headlamp aim (25% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.98% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.52% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.52% fail on Headlamp
- 0.33% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.087% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.043% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.033% fail on Horn
  - 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.065% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (69% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Direction indicators (82% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.043% fail on Flashing type (82% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.022% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.022% fail on Side repeaters (88% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.043% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.033% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (77% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.033% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.033% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.011% fail on Main beam tell-tale
1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Exhaust system (12 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Bumpers
- 0.033% fail on Transmission
  - 0.033% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.022% fail on Joints
    - 0.011% fail on Drive shaft
- 0.033% fail on Engine mounting (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.033% fail on Engine mounting condition (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Body
  - 0.022% fail on Other body component
- 0.011% fail on Doors
  - 0.011% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.011% fail on Door condition
- 0.011% fail on Seats
  - 0.011% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.011% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.011% fail on Other boot lid component
0.50% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.44% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.44% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.011% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.054% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.054% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.39% fail on Suspension (56% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.11% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.043% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.022% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.022% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.098% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.087% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (18 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.011% fail on Linkage
- 0.065% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.011% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.011% fail on Sub-frame
0.22% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.13% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.087% fail on Attachment
0.087% fail on Identification of the vehicle (58% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.087% fail on Registration plates (58% better than other 2017 cars)
0.065% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (73% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.054% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.011% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.011% fail on Condition
0.011% fail on Steering
- 0.011% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.011% fail on Track rod end

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Citroen C1 (2014 - 2022)
Cheap to run, improved interior quality and refinement over previous C1, available with retractable fabric roof, decent at motorway speeds.