2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Citroen C1 MOT pass rate and common faults

12,982 MOT tests in 2024. 65.6% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time65.6%
Failed or needed repairs34.4%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,982 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    471 marked dangerous
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.4%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.4%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.0%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.9%
  8. Hazard warning - switch: inoperative1.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.5%
  2. Brakes14.2%
  3. Suspension7.8%
  4. Tyres6.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  7. Body & chassis4.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 2012 Citroen C1?

In 2024, 65.6% of 2012 Citroen C1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,982 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Citroen C1?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Citroen C1 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).