CITROEN C1 MOT pass rate
76.1% of 228,444 CITROEN C1 MOT tests pass.
The C1 has a pass rate of 76.1%, a little higher than the average across all CITROEN models (71.7%).
At 76.1%, The CITROEN C1 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the CITROEN C1 tested at 0–3 years pass 94.8% of the time, compared with just 61.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.8% | 4,000 | 15,228 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.1% | 19,069 | 24,836 miles |
| 6–10 years | 83.5% | 75,757 | 46,990 miles |
| 10–15 years | 72.5% | 89,854 | 70,828 miles |
| 15+ years | 61.0% | 39,764 | 90,224 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 54.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 54.9% | Not working |
| Brakes | 45.3% | Excessively binding |
| Suspension | 29.0% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 23.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 16.3% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.7% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Visibility | 13.3% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.1% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 1.3% | Locking device missing |
| Road Wheels | 1.1% | Badly distorted |
Related CITROEN models
- CITROEN C3 — 72.5% pass rate
- CITROEN BERLINGO — 70.8% pass rate
- CITROEN C4 — 67.6% pass rate
- CITROEN DS3 — 63.0% pass rate
- CITROEN DISPATCH — 69.7% pass rate
- CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS — 88.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the CITROEN C1?
- 76.1% of CITROEN C1 MOT tests pass, based on 228,444 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the CITROEN C1?
- The most common reason the CITROEN C1 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 54.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the CITROEN C1's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the CITROEN service history guide for how to check and keep one.