Is the Citroen C1 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 168,777 MOT tests, around 99% of Citroen C1s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 1% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 99% petrol. Every petrol C1 in the data (2005 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 99%
- Likely charged
- 1%
- Depends on the car
- 0%
- MOT tests analysed
- 168,777
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
C1 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many C1s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant152 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant3,780 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant5,275 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant7,225 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant9,190 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant18,237 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant18,002 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant13,658 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant14,110 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant14,013 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant14,055 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant13,329 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant11,985 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant10,878 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant7,900 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant4,983 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard761 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the C1
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
- Petrol (99% of C1s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how C1s fare at the MOT too: see the Citroen C1 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Citroen C1 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Citroen C1s in this data were first registered between 2005 and 2021. 2016 was the most common year, with 18,239 tests (11% of the total), and half were registered in 2013 or later.
C1s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 71% of the time, at an average of 57,490 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 56% of the time with 83,775 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest petrol C1s likely to comply are from 2006. 4,983 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 52% of the time and averaged 92,067 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the C1's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (5.7% of tests); brakes: "excessively binding" (3.1%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (2.8%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 14.8% of tests.
Overall, 71% of C1s passed first time, roughly in line with the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 57,837 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Citroen models
About this data
Based on 168,777 first MOT tests of the Citroen C1 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 168,777 MOT tests say about the Citroen C1 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Citroen C1 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 99% of C1s on the road are likely compliant and 1% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol C1 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol C1s first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific C1 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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