2013 Citroën C1 · 44,561 MOT tests
2013 Citroën C1 reliability
2013 Citroën C1s fail 28.2% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 16 C1 years (44,561 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- 28.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 55,031
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 44,561
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: about average for its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 14.4% of tests fail here (51% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Citroën C1
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.4%
- Brakes7.2%
- Tyres6.1%
- Suspension4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Body, chassis and structure2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.56%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.46%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Hazard warning switch inoperative 2.07%
A dead hazard or indicator switch is a MOT fail and leaves you unable to warn other road users.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.02%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 1.73%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.57%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.14%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.6%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.16%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (6.43%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.55%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Citroën C1 reliable?
2013 Citroën C1s fail 28.2% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 16 C1 years (44,561 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Citroën C1 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.56% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (2.46% of tests), hazard warning switch inoperative (2.07% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Citroën C1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Citroën C1 shows 55,031 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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