Citroen C1 (2017)
2017 Citroen C1
CarHunch analysed 9,204 real MOT records for the 2017 Citroen C1. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Citroën C1 passes its MOT first time at 88.3%, which is well above the UK average of 80%—a genuine strength. However, 26.1% of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, which is significantly higher than typical and should concern any potential buyer.
At nearly 28,000 miles median, these C1s show modest use for their age, yet they're accumulating 0.96 failures and 7.2 advisories per vehicle on average, suggesting wear begins to bite after a few years. Before committing to purchase, get a pre-sale inspection that specifically checks the brake system, suspension, and lights—the most common failure categories for this model at this mileage.
What to check before buying a 2017 Citroen C1
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.
- ⚠️ 26.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Citroen C1 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 2017 Citroen C1 vehicles fall between 19,217 and 37,824 miles.
2017 Citroen C1 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 8,803 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Citroen C1
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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45.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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43.3%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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42.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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42.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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31.4%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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28.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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17.7%
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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17.6%
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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