2011 Citroën C1 · 44,484 MOT tests
2011 Citroën C1 reliability
2011 Citroën C1s fail 35.5% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 16 C1 years (44,484 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- 35.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 67,925
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 44,484
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 10.4% of tests fail here (43% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 38% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Citroën C1
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.7%
- Brakes10.4%
- Suspension7.3%
- Tyres7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4%
- Body, chassis and structure3.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.79%
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 3.18%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
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 2.86%
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 2.5%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Service brake excessively binding 2.15%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.5%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.65%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.11%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.59%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.3%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (6.72%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Citroën C1 reliable?
2011 Citroën C1s fail 35.5% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 16 C1 years (44,484 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Citroën C1 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.79% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (3.18% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.87% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Citroën C1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Citroën C1 shows 67,925 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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