Citroen C1 Vtr (2013)
2013 Citroen C1 Vtr
CarHunch analysed 370 real MOT records for the 2013 Citroen C1 Vtr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Citroën C1 VTR stumbles at MOT with a 73.7% first-time pass rate, well below the UK average of 80%, which is a genuine red flag for reliability. The good news: no vehicles in this sample have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety-critical failures aren't the issue here—it's more routine wear items tripping up nearly a quarter of cars.
At 53,299 miles median, these C1s are running light for their age, yet still averaging 0.69 failures per test, suggesting wear-related problems crop up quickly on this model. Before buying, arrange a pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, brakes, and exhaust systems, and factor in a higher-than-average repair bill for your first year of ownership.
What to check before buying a 2013 Citroen C1 Vtr
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 (81%) | 301 | 89.3% | 0.82 |
| Petrol (18%) | 66 | 2.5% | 0.05 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 68.8% | 1.5 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Citroen C1 Vtr 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 2013 Citroen C1 Vtr vehicles fall between 40,871 and 66,680 miles.
2013 Citroen C1 Vtr — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 247 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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