2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Citroen C1 MOT pass rate and common faults

661 MOT tests in 2024. 50.8% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time50.8%
Failed or needed repairs49.2%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 661 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect10.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.3%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.1%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.0%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    31 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: lens seriously defective3.0%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics52.3%
  2. Brakes21.0%
  3. Suspension16.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.4%
  5. Body & chassis10.7%
  6. Tyres7.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.6%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.3%

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 2005 Citroen C1?

In 2024, 50.8% of 2005 Citroen C1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 661 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Citroen C1?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Citroen C1 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).