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Citroen C-Zero

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 270 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

88%

Total Tests

270

Model Years

2011 to 2016

Years Covered

5

About the Citroen C-Zero

The Citroen C-Zero was MOT tested 270 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2011 to 2016), with an average pass rate of 88%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list electric versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2011) averages 46,271 miles, while the newest (2016) averages 21,238 miles.

Compared to the Citroen brand average of 79%, the C-Zero performs 9 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Citroen range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Electric)
£555
Road Tax
£20
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£830
Per month£69/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2016 details

How reliable is the Citroen C-Zero?

vs average of all models+6% (82% avg)
vs Citroen brand average+9% (79% avg)

Citroen C-Zero by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201697%3521,238 mi
201381%7354,490 mi
201280%8949,498 mi
201287%3038,534 mi
201193%4346,271 mi

Questions about the Citroen C-Zero

Is the Citroen C-Zero reliable?

Across its 5 model years in our data (2011 to 2016), the Citroen C-Zero averages an 88% MOT pass rate, from 270 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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