2010 Citroën C1 · 42,446 MOT tests
2010 Citroën C1 reliability
2010 Citroën C1s fail 36.3% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 16 C1 years (42,446 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- 36.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 72,159
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 42,446
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 12.5% of tests fail here (56% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Citroën C1
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.8%
- Brakes12.5%
- Suspension7.5%
- Tyres7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.4%
- Body, chassis and structure5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.41%
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 3.48%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Service brake excessively binding 3.27%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.87%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.51%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.41%
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 (19.19%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.97%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.36%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.45%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (6.13%)
Other years
Every Citroën C1 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Citroën C1 reliable?
2010 Citroën C1s fail 36.3% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 16 C1 years (42,446 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Citroën C1 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.41% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (3.48% of tests), service brake excessively binding (3.27% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Citroën C1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2010 Citroën C1 shows 72,159 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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