Citroen C1 Sense Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Citroen C1 Sense reliable? We analysed 1,226 real MOT tests across 443 vehicles to find out.
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The Citroen C1 Sense is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Citroen C1 Sense.
Citroen C1 Sense Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Citroen C1 Sense. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Citroen C1 Sense MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Citroen C1 Sense to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Citroen C1 Sense Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Citroen C1 Sense models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Citroen C1 Sense Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Citroen C1 Sense owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Citroen C1 Sense MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Citroen C1 Sense year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,122 | 91.6% | 10,870 | 18,599 | 27,877 |
| 2020 | 71 | 85.9% | 15,139 | 22,373 | 32,025 |
How Long Does a Citroen C1 Sense Last?
Based on 443 Citroen C1 Sense vehicles on UK roads.
Citroen C1 Sense Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Citroen C1 Sense MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Citroen C1 Sense
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.6% MOT pass rate from 1,122 tests
85.9% MOT pass rate from 71 tests
The best year to buy a used Citroen C1 Sense is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.6% across 1,122 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Citroen C1 Sense Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroen C1 Sense THIS CAR | 91.5% | 1,226 | 18,726 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 |
| Ligier Ambra Glx Auto | 68.4% | 971 | 15,104 mi | 27 yrs |
Compared to the Citroen Xsara (69.1% pass rate) and the Citroen Berlingo (70.1% pass rate), the Citroen C1 Sense outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Citroen C1 Sense has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.5% across 1,226 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Citroen C1 Sense with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Citroen C1 Sense owner drives around 4,232 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.