2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Citroen C1 MOT pass rate and common faults

13,093 MOT tests in 2024. 68.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time68.7%
Failed or needed repairs31.3%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,093 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    511 marked dangerous
  3. Hazard warning - switch: inoperative2.1%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.0%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    292 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working1.6%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.6%
  2. Brakes12.5%
  3. Tyres7.1%
  4. Suspension6.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.0%
  7. Body & chassis3.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.2%

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: 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 2013 Citroen C1?

In 2024, 68.7% of 2013 Citroen C1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,093 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Citroen C1?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; hazard warning - switch: inoperative. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Citroen C1 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).