2019 Citroën C1 · 12,896 MOT tests
2019 Citroën C1 reliability
2019 Citroën C1s fail 10.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 16 C1 years (12,896 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- 10.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 19,398
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,896
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 2.6% of tests fail here (72% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 15% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Citroën C1
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Brakes2.6%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Suspension0.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
- Wheels0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.95%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.07%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.04%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.84%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Brake discs significantly worn 0.81%
Heavily worn discs reduce braking performance and wear pads faster, so a replacement will soon be needed.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.78%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.93%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.89%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.32%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.29%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.78%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.78%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Citroën C1 reliable?
2019 Citroën C1s fail 10.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 16 C1 years (12,896 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Citroën C1 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.95% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.07% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Citroën C1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Citroën C1 shows 19,398 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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