2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Citroen C1 MOT pass rate and common faults

16,996 MOT tests in 2024. 76.5% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time76.5%
Failed or needed repairs23.5%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,996 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    576 marked dangerous
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.0%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    325 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    273 marked dangerous
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.1%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes11.6%
  2. Lights & electrics8.2%
  3. Tyres7.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.0%
  6. Suspension3.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.5%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.5%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2015 Citroen C1?

In 2024, 76.5% of 2015 Citroen C1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,996 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Citroen C1?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; service brake performance: excessively binding; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 Citroen C1 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).