2015 Citroën C1 · 57,553 MOT tests
2015 Citroën C1 reliability
2015 Citroën C1s fail 21.6% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 16 C1 years (57,553 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- 21.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 43,891
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 57,553
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: about average for its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 2.7% of tests fail here (82% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Citroën C1
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.7%
- Brakes6.7%
- Lights and electrics5.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
- Suspension2.2%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.82%
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.
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.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.52%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.46%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.15%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (14.62%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.97%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (5.77%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.72%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (2.97%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Citroën C1 reliable?
2015 Citroën C1s fail 21.6% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 16 C1 years (57,553 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Citroën C1 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.82% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.3% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.57% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Citroën C1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Citroën C1 shows 43,891 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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