2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Citroen C1 MOT pass rate and common faults

17,445 MOT tests in 2024. 77.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time77.4%
Failed or needed repairs22.6%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,445 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    483 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    375 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    277 marked dangerous
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.1%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.1%
  8. Exhaust system: system insecure1.0%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.9%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes8.6%
  2. Lights & electrics8.2%
  3. Tyres6.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  6. Suspension2.4%
  7. Body & chassis2.3%
  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 structure16.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%

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: 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 2016 Citroen C1?

In 2024, 77.4% of 2016 Citroen C1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,445 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Citroen C1?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Citroen C1 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).