2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Citroen C1 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,313 MOT tests in 2024. 51.0% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time51.0%
Failed or needed repairs49.0%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,313 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect8.0%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.8%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.6%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.2%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    268 marked dangerous
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics46.2%
  2. Brakes24.6%
  3. Suspension19.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks15.8%
  5. Body & chassis11.3%
  6. Tyres8.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.6%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Citroen C1?

In 2024, 51.0% of 2006 Citroen C1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,313 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Citroen C1?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; service brake performance: excessively binding; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Citroen C1 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).