Citroen C1 MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

23.0%
MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old Citroen C1 vehicles
Based on 300,379 MOT tests
5.0pp below the UK average (28%)

Citroen C1 in this age bracket has a 23.0% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: lamps & electrics and brakes.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old Citroen C1 are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 4.4%
Brakes 3.0%
Tyres 2.8%
Visibility 2.1%
Suspension 1.2%
Body & Chassis 0.8%
Steering 0.1%

How Does This Compare?

Citroen C1 MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age Failure Rate Tests Worst Area
0-2 years 6.7% 17,118 Tyres
3-5 years 13.0% 102,540 Tyres
6-10 years 23.0% 300,379 Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years 38.4% 230,376 Lamps & Electrics
15+ years 48.4% 32,010 Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 6-10 year old Citroen C1 reliable?

6-10-year-old Citroen C1 vehicles have a 23.0% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old Citroen C1?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

  • Lamps & Electrics — 4.4% failure risk
  • Brakes — 3.0% failure risk
  • Tyres — 2.8% failure risk

How can I prepare my Citroen C1 for its MOT?

For a 6-10-year-old Citroen C1, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Citroen C1 Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 6-10-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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