2020 Citroën C1 · 5,117 MOT tests
2020 Citroën C1 reliability
2020 Citroën C1s fail 10.4% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 16 C1 years (5,117 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- 10.4%
- 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 3
- 16,961
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,117
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: about average for its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 2.7% of tests fail here (119% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 34% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Citroën C1
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.8%
- Brakes2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Lights and electrics1.5%
- Suspension0.7%
- Wheels0.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.17%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.11%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
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 tread below 1.6mm 1%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.66%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake discs significantly worn 0.61%
Heavily worn discs reduce braking performance and wear pads faster, so a replacement will soon be needed.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (8.7%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.54%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.07%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.81%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.83%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.4%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Citroën C1 reliable?
2020 Citroën C1s fail 10.4% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 16 C1 years (5,117 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Citroën C1 MOT?
Most often tyre bulge from structural failure (1.17% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.11% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Citroën C1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Citroën C1 shows 16,961 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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