2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Citroen C1 MOT pass rate and common faults

11,149 MOT tests in 2024. 55.7% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time55.7%
Failed or needed repairs44.3%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,149 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding9.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    504 marked dangerous
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.2%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.1%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.0%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.6%
  2. Brakes28.6%
  3. Suspension15.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  5. Body & chassis8.2%
  6. Tyres7.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.9%

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: service brake performance: excessively binding. 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 2009 Citroen C1?

In 2024, 55.7% of 2009 Citroen C1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,149 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Citroen C1?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Citroen C1 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).