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Citroen C1 Urban Ride Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Citroen C1 Urban Ride reliable? We analysed 261 real MOT tests across 138 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 261 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
96.9%
Typical Mileage
25,214mi
Annual Mileage
4,765mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Citroen C1 Urban Ride Number Plates

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

Citroen C1 Urban Ride Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
2,822 mi/yr
Typical
4,765 mi/yr
Average
5,587 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,960 mi/yr

Citroen C1 Urban Ride Mileage Distribution

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

Median
25,214 mi
75th Percentile
34,698 mi
95th Percentile
48,264 mi
Max Recorded
71,706 mi

How Does the Citroen C1 Urban Ride Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Citroen C1 Urban Ride THIS CAR 96.9% 261 25,214 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
Toyota Corolla GT Coupe 79.9% 393 108,936 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Citroen C1 Urban Ride?

The Citroen C1 Urban Ride has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.9% across 261 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Citroen C1 Urban Ride owner drives around 4,765 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 Urban Ride — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Citroen C1 Urban Ride reliable?
Based on 261 MOT tests, the Citroen C1 Urban Ride has a 96.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Citroen C1 Urban Ride?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Citroen C1 Urban Ride do per year?
The typical Citroen C1 Urban Ride does around 4,765 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Citroen C1 Urban Ride last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Citroen C1 Urban Ride?
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.