2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Citroen C1 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,344 MOT tests in 2024. 92.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time92.5%
Failed or needed repairs7.5%
Typical mileage at test14,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,344 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.4%
    64 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    55 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    37 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.4%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.4%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    12 marked dangerous
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.6%
  2. Brakes1.7%
  3. Lights & electrics1.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  5. Suspension0.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.1%
  7. Wheels0.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.4%

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: tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. 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 2021 Citroen C1?

In 2024, 92.5% of 2021 Citroen C1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,344 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Citroen C1?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Citroen C1 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).