2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Citroen C1 MOT pass rate and common faults

12,918 MOT tests in 2024. 61.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time61.4%
Failed or needed repairs38.6%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,918 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    537 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.6%
  2. Brakes16.0%
  3. Suspension12.1%
  4. Tyres7.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  7. Body & chassis5.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.2%

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: 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 2011 Citroen C1?

In 2024, 61.4% of 2011 Citroen C1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,918 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Citroen C1?

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

Is the 2011 Citroen C1 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).