Citroen C1: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was recorded as a failure area in 5.3% of Citroen C1 MOT tests — 53,680 tests out of 1,005,242. It shows up most on 2006 and 2007 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5,254 | 6.0% |
| 2006 | 34,406 | 6.1% |
| 2007 | 52,476 | 6.0% |
| 2008 | 71,133 | 5.9% |
| 2009 | 79,445 | 5.4% |
| 2010 | 83,478 | 5.6% |
| 2011 | 86,897 | 5.4% |
| 2012 | 84,770 | 5.0% |
| 2013 | 84,239 | 5.0% |
| 2014 | 79,875 | 5.9% |
| 2015 | 104,089 | 5.9% |
| 2016 | 103,921 | 5.1% |
| 2017 | 51,031 | 4.6% |
| 2018 | 39,210 | 4.0% |
| 2019 | 22,823 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 12,255 | 4.3% |
| 2021 | 9,522 | 3.0% |
| 2022 | 415 | 3.4% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.