Citroen C1
MOT data from 222,119 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 80.2%. Average mileage at test: 63,886 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5,835 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 5,711 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5,161 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4,673 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 4,527 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4,278 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 4,188 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3,701 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 3,561 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 3,318 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 220,129 | 80.3% |
| Diesel | 1,954 | 70.6% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 985 | 69% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2006 | 6,824 | 70.1% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | |||
| 2007 | 10,922 | 69.7% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | |||
| 2008 | 14,907 | 70.3% | |
| Top failures: significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2009 | 16,732 | 72.6% | |
| Top failures: significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2010 | 17,819 | 75.5% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2011 | 18,543 | 76.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2012 | 18,150 | 79.5% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2013 | 18,354 | 80.6% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2014 | 17,755 | 83.5% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | |||
| 2015 | 23,635 | 85.2% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | |||
| 2016 | 25,062 | 85.7% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2017 | 12,559 | 87.3% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2018 | 9,005 | 90.3% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2019 | 6,225 | 92.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2020 | 3,972 | 91.8% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2021 | 668 | 96.4% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
42,598 mi
Median
67,016 mi
75th percentile
85,633 mi
Checking a specific vehicle? This page shows overall model statistics. To check the MOT history of an individual car, use the government service.
Check MOT history on GOV.UK