Citroen C1 Sense (2020)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 34 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£1,780

£148/month

MOT Pass Rate

88%

Good

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 1-8

998cc Petrol

Solid Option

88% pass rate, £1,780/year to run. 6 points above average.

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Petrol998cc6 years old34 tests23k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 998cc)

~50 mpg

£1,175

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,780

Per month£148/mo

Per week£34/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

88% MOT pass rate(Good)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's 6 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the Citroen brand average of 79%.

88% of MOT tests on Citroen C1 Senses from 2020 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 4 years old. That's based on 34 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 22,686 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2020 models2166th of 2,554(bottom 16%)

Rank among Citroen models150th of 589(top half)

vs average of all models+6%(82% avg)

vs 2020 models average-4%(92% avg)

vs Citroen average+9%(79% avg)

Mileage Analysis

22,686

Average miles

29,600

Expected for age

The average 2020 Citroen C1 Sense had 22,686 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is below the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

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Citroen C1 Sense by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	97%	569	16,762 mi
2020	88%	34	22,686 mi

Similar Cars to Consider

Ford Fiesta

2018 · 998cc Petrol

£1,630/year

90%

+2%

Volkswagen Golf

2019 · 1498cc Petrol

£1,853/year

92%

+4%

Vauxhall Corsa

2018 · 1398cc Petrol

£2,003/year

85%

-3%

Nissan Qashqai

2018 · 1200cc Petrol

£1,780/year

87%

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About the 2020 Citroen C1 Sense

The 2020 Citroen C1 Sense is a city car. Our records list a 998cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 34 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 16% of 2020 models for MOT pass rate.

With an average of 22,686 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Citroen C1 Sense owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2020 Citroen C1 Sense Fuel Costs

The modest 998cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,175 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2020 Citroen C1 Sense?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,780 (£148/month), broken down as £1,175 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 88% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

Buying a Used 2020 Citroen C1 Sense

At 6 years old, the Citroen C1 Sense offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. Note: with only 34 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Coil Pack Failure

Medium risk

Smaller petrol engines are prone to ignition coil failures, causing misfires and rough running. Replacement is £50-£150 per coil.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2020 Citroen C1 Sense stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Citroen C1 Sense(2020)	88%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,780
Ford Fiesta(2018)	90%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630-£150
Volkswagen Golf(2019)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853+£73
Vauxhall Corsa(2018)	85%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£2,003+£223
Nissan Qashqai(2018)	87%	£1,175	£200	Grp 5-15	£1,780same

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2020 Citroen C1 Sense

Is the 2020 Citroen C1 Sense reliable?

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. 88% of MOT tests on 2020 Citroen C1 Senses ended in a pass, from 34 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.

How much does a 2020 Citroen C1 Sense cost to run?

Our estimate is £1,780 a year (£148 a month): £1,175 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £350 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Citroen C1 Sense?

88% of 34 MOT tests on the 2020 Citroen C1 Sense ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 2166th of 2,554 models first registered in 2020 (bottom 16%).

What is the average mileage for a 2020 Citroen C1 Sense?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2020 Citroen C1 Sense is 22,686 miles, which is below the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.