2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Citroen C1 MOT pass rate and common faults

12,773 MOT tests in 2024. 74.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time74.7%
Failed or needed repairs25.3%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,773 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    426 marked dangerous
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.5%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    196 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    211 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes12.4%
  2. Lights & electrics11.0%
  3. Tyres7.6%
  4. Suspension4.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  7. Body & chassis2.1%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.7%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.9%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.0%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2014 Citroen C1?

In 2024, 74.7% of 2014 Citroen C1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,773 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Citroen C1?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; service brake performance: excessively binding; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Citroen C1 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).