2009 Citroën C1 · 39,259 MOT tests
2009 Citroën C1 reliability
2009 Citroën C1s fail 42% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 16 C1 years (39,259 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- 42%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 78,257
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 39,259
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 18.6% of tests fail here (106% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Citroën C1
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.8%
- Brakes18.6%
- Suspension9.9%
- Tyres7.1%
- Body, chassis and structure6.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Service brake excessively binding 7.46%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Position lamp not working 5.37%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.87%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Stop lamp not working 3.03%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.95%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.79%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (19.44%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.39%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.78%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.04%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (7.23%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Citroën C1 reliable?
2009 Citroën C1s fail 42% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 16 C1 years (39,259 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Citroën C1 MOT?
Most often service brake excessively binding (7.46% of tests), position lamp not working (5.37% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (3.87% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Citroën C1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Citroën C1 shows 78,257 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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