Citroen C1 Feel Puretech (2016)
2016 Citroen C1 Feel Puretech
CarHunch analysed 137 real MOT records for the 2016 Citroen C1 Feel Puretech. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 C1 is a weak performer: only 63.2% pass on first attempt, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals genuine reliability concerns for buyers. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so while repairs will be frequent, they're unlikely to be safety-critical.
At just over 40,000 miles median mileage, these cars are relatively low-use for their age, yet they're still accumulating failures at a modest rate of 0.15 per vehicle. Before buying, request the full MOT history and get a pre-purchase inspection to identify which specific systems are failing—this will tell you whether you're looking at wear items or deeper design issues.
What to check before buying a 2016 Citroen C1 Feel Puretech
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (65%) | 89 | 96.2% | 0.24 |
| Petrol (34%) | 47 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Citroen C1 Feel Puretech vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Citroen C1 Feel Puretech vehicles fall between 30,757 and 54,640 miles.
2016 Citroen C1 Feel Puretech — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 79 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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