2009 Citroen C1: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2009 Citroen C1
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Manual gearbox
Squeaking or failing clutch
A squeak from underneath as you let the clutch out, with a stiff gear change, points to a worn clutch.
At the viewing: Listen as you pull away, and try every gear.
If it needs doing: Clutch replacement, about £250–£600. ClickMechanic
- Manual gearbox
Gear cable that can snap
One of the gear cables can fail suddenly, leaving no gears at all.
At the viewing: Make sure every gear goes in cleanly, including reverse.
- All
Heavy steering
Heavy steering can mean a failing power steering control unit, which is replaced as a whole.
At the viewing: Turn the wheel at a standstill and at low speed: it should feel light.
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Other years
Every year of the Citroen C1 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 391 | Tyres 18% |
| 2021 | 8,897 | Tyres 20% |
| 2020 | 11,139 | Tyres 23% |
| 2019 | 15,538 | Tyres 26% |
| 2018 | 21,251 | Tyres 32% |
| 2017 | 27,053 | Tyres 33% |
| 2016 | 53,924 | Tyres 33% |
| 2015 | 53,257 | Tyres 33% |
| 2014 | 40,335 | Tyres 32% |
| 2013 | 41,436 | Brakes 34% |
| 2012 | 40,927 | Brakes 41% |
| 2011 | 40,707 | Brakes 42% |
| 2010 | 38,669 | Brakes 44% |
| 2008 | 30,023 | Brakes 49% |
| 2007 | 21,584 | Brakes 47% |
| 2006 | 13,655 | Lights and electrics 49% |
| 2005 | 2,113 | Lights and electrics 51% |