2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Citroen C1 MOT pass rate and common faults

8,795 MOT tests in 2024. 80.3% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time80.3%
Failed or needed repairs19.7%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,795 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    263 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    182 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%
  6. Exhaust system: system insecure0.9%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    98 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.7%
  2. Brakes6.1%
  3. Lights & electrics6.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  6. Body & chassis1.8%
  7. Suspension1.7%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure18.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2017 Citroen C1?

In 2024, 80.3% of 2017 Citroen C1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,795 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Citroen C1?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Citroen C1 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).