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Citroen C1 Sense

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 603 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests

603

Model Years

2020 to 2021

Years Covered

2

About the Citroen C1 Sense

The Citroen C1 Sense was MOT tested 603 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 22,686 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 16,762 miles.

Compared to the Citroen brand average of 79%, the C1 Sense performs 14 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Citroen range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 998cc)
£1,175
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,630
Per month£136/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 2021 details

How reliable is the Citroen C1 Sense?

vs average of all models+11% (82% avg)
vs Citroen brand average+14% (79% avg)

Citroen C1 Sense by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202197%56916,762 mi
202088%3422,686 mi

Questions about the Citroen C1 Sense

Is the Citroen C1 Sense reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Citroen C1 Sense averages a 93% MOT pass rate, from 603 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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