CITROEN C1 MOT Pass Rate
74.3% of 55,294 CITROEN C1 MOT tests pass.
The C1 has a pass rate of 74.3%, a little higher than the average across all CITROEN models (70.9%).
At 74.3%, The CITROEN C1 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the CITROEN C1 tested at 0–3 years pass 98.3% of the time, compared with just 60.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 98.3% | 178 | 16,093 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.3% | 2,863 | 25,162 miles |
| 6–10 years | 82.7% | 17,648 | 48,379 miles |
| 10–15 years | 72.6% | 23,228 | 71,314 miles |
| 15+ years | 60.2% | 11,377 | 91,151 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the CITROEN C1
The most common reason the CITROEN C1 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 55.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 55.6% | not working |
| Brakes | 45.9% | excessively binding |
| Suspension | 31.3% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 23.6% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 17.1% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 14.8% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Visibility | 12.5% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.4% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 1.3% | locking device missing |
| Road Wheels | 1.1% | badly distorted |
Related CITROEN models
- CITROEN BERLINGO — 70.0% pass rate
- CITROEN C3 — 69.8% pass rate
- CITROEN C4 — 66.9% pass rate
- CITROEN DS3 — 61.9% pass rate
- CITROEN DISPATCH — 67.1% pass rate
- CITROEN C5 — 82.1% pass rate