2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Citroen C1 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,410 MOT tests in 2024. 88.6% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time88.6%
Failed or needed repairs11.4%
Typical mileage at test18,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,410 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.7%
    76 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    67 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    46 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    18 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    14 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.6%
  2. Brakes3.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  4. Lights & electrics1.7%
  5. Suspension0.8%
  6. Wheels0.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.9%

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: tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. 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 2020 Citroen C1?

In 2024, 88.6% of 2020 Citroen C1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,410 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Citroen C1?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Citroen C1 reliable at MOT time?

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