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Citroen C1 Edition Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Citroen C1 Edition reliable? We analysed 847 real MOT tests across 125 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 847 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.4%
Typical Mileage
43,688mi
Annual Mileage
4,254mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Citroen C1 Edition is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Citroen C1 Edition.

Citroen C1 Edition Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Citroen C1 Edition. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Citroen C1 Edition Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Citroen C1 Edition owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,439 mi/yr
Typical
4,254 mi/yr
Average
5,427 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,994 mi/yr

Citroen C1 Edition Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Citroen C1 Edition MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
43,688 mi
75th Percentile
59,573 mi
95th Percentile
88,210 mi
Max Recorded
119,689 mi

How Does the Citroen C1 Edition Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Citroen C1 Edition THIS CAR 91.4% 847 43,688 mi — yrs
Citroen Xsara 69.1% 5,047,330 77,497 mi 28 yrs
Citroen Berlingo 70.1% 4,453,235 83,738 mi 29 yrs
Citroen C3 72.7% 4,435,918 53,913 mi 24 yrs
Kawasaki Zx 900-C1 85.6% 728 23,923 mi 28 yrs

Compared to the Citroen Xsara (69.1% pass rate) and the Citroen Berlingo (70.1% pass rate), the Citroen C1 Edition outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Citroen C1 Edition?

The Citroen C1 Edition has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.4% across 847 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Citroen C1 Edition owner drives around 4,254 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Citroen C1 Edition — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Citroen C1 Edition reliable?
Based on 847 MOT tests, the Citroen C1 Edition has a 91.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Citroen C1 Edition?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Citroen C1 Edition do per year?
The typical Citroen C1 Edition does around 4,254 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Citroen C1 Edition last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Citroen C1 Edition?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.