2017 Citroën C1 · 29,877 MOT tests
2017 Citroën C1 reliability
2017 Citroën C1s fail 17.5% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 16 C1 years (29,877 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- 17.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 30,168
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 29,877
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 1.5% of tests fail here (125% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Citroën C1
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.1%
- Lights and electrics4.2%
- Brakes4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Suspension1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.52%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.78%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.65%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Exhaust system insecurely mounted 1%
A loose exhaust can drop or hit the road, causing damage and noise, so it must be secured.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 0.87%
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 0.84%
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 (14.61%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.26%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.27%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (2.6%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.56%)
Other years
Every Citroën C1 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Citroën C1 reliable?
2017 Citroën C1s fail 17.5% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 16 C1 years (29,877 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Citroën C1 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.52% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.78% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.65% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Citroën C1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Citroën C1 shows 30,168 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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