2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Citroen C1 MOT pass rate and common faults

12,222 MOT tests in 2024. 60.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time60.8%
Failed or needed repairs39.2%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,222 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.6%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    554 marked dangerous
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.0%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.9%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.1%
  2. Brakes20.5%
  3. Suspension11.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.6%
  5. Tyres7.9%
  6. Body & chassis7.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.2%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2010 Citroen C1?

In 2024, 60.8% of 2010 Citroen C1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,222 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Citroen C1?

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

Is the 2010 Citroen C1 reliable at MOT time?

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