2018 Citroën C1 · 22,980 MOT tests
2018 Citroën C1 reliability
2018 Citroën C1s fail 13.6% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 16 C1 years (22,980 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- 13.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 23,145
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 22,980
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: about average for its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 5% of tests fail here (61% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Citroën C1
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Tyres4.4%
- Brakes2.8%
- Lights and electrics2.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
- Suspension0.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.51%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.47%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.29%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.73%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake discs significantly worn 0.69%
Heavily worn discs reduce braking performance and wear pads faster, so a replacement will soon be needed.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.64%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.71%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.71%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.23%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.18%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.57%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (1.51%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Citroën C1 reliable?
2018 Citroën C1s fail 13.6% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 16 C1 years (22,980 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Citroën C1 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.51% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.47% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Citroën C1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Citroën C1 shows 23,145 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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