2016 Citroën C1 · 59,292 MOT tests
2016 Citroën C1 reliability
2016 Citroën C1s fail 20.1% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 16 C1 years (59,292 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- 20.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 38,151
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 59,292
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 2.7% of tests fail here (126% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Citroën C1
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.8%
- Lights and electrics5.5%
- Brakes5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
- Body, chassis and structure2%
- Suspension1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.89%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.96%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.64%
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 1.27%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.25%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Exhaust system insecurely mounted 1.2%
A loose exhaust can drop or hit the road, causing damage and noise, so it must be secured.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (14.97%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.69%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.83%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.09%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (4.11%) · Exhaust mounting defective (2.53%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Citroën C1 reliable?
2016 Citroën C1s fail 20.1% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 16 C1 years (59,292 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Citroën C1 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.89% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.96% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.64% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Citroën C1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Citroën C1 shows 38,151 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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