Citroen C1 Shine
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 4,423 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
92%
Total Tests
4,423
Highest Pass Rate
2021 (94%)
Years Covered
3
About the Citroen C1 Shine
The Citroen C1 Shine was MOT tested 4,423 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 94% from 4,217 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 92%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 16,608 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 21,062 miles.
Compared to the Citroen brand average of 79%, the C1 Shine performs 13 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Citroen range.
Estimated Running Costs
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 2022 detailsHow reliable is the Citroen C1 Shine?
Citroen C1 Shine by Year
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Questions about the Citroen C1 Shine
Is the Citroen C1 Shine reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2020 to 2022), the Citroen C1 Shine averages a 92% MOT pass rate, from 4,423 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 94%.
Which year Citroen C1 Shine has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Citroen C1 Shine has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 92%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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