2014 Citroën C1 · 43,349 MOT tests
2014 Citroën C1 reliability
2014 Citroën C1s fail 23.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 16 C1 years (43,349 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- 23.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 48,408
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 43,349
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 7.3% of tests fail here (58% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Citroën C1
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.1%
- Brakes7.3%
- Tyres6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Suspension3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.32%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.3%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Service brake excessively binding 1.34%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.32%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.29%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.23%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.38%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.15%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.88%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (6.39%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.19%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.24%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Citroën C1 reliable?
2014 Citroën C1s fail 23.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 16 C1 years (43,349 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Citroën C1 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.32% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.3% of tests), service brake excessively binding (1.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Citroën C1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2014 Citroën C1 shows 48,408 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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