Citroen C1 Origins
From 517 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 13 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 13 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 93% | a tyre seriously damaged, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn |
| 2019 | 89.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all C1 Originss tested had between 13,327 and 27,328 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,071 median miles, the C1 Origins has 0.045 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Citroen models
| Citroen C3 | 71.4% |
| Citroen Berlingo | 67.9% |
| Citroen C4 | 68.9% |
| Citroen C1 | 74.9% |
| Citroen Ds3 | 66.5% |
Common questions
What is the Citroen C1 Origins MOT pass rate?
The Citroen C1 Origins has a 91.5% MOT pass rate based on 517 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen C1 Origins?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen C1 Origins is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen C1 Origins at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen C1 Origins is 19,071 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,327 and 27,328 miles.
Buying a used C1 Origins?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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