Citroen C1 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 223,314 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 223,314 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 74% of Citroen C1 cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 73% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in brakes and emissions & leaks.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the C1 tends to fail
Share of Citroen C1 cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on brakes, emissions & leaks. Holds up better than average on steering, suspension, identification.
Common questions
Is the Citroen C1 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Citroen C1 is about average for its age: 74% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give brakes and emissions & leaks a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Citroen C1?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Citroen C1 in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 85%; 8 to 12 years, 74%; and 13 years and older, 57%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Citroen C1 MOT?
For Citroen C1 cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are brakes (11.3% of tests vs 7.4% fleet), emissions & leaks (5.5% of tests vs 3.8% fleet).