Citroen 2cv MOT pass rate
77.3% of 5,992 Citroen 2cv MOT tests pass.
The 2cv passes its MOT 77.3% of the time — well above the average across all Citroen models, which sits at 71.7%.
At 77.3%, the Citroen 2cv passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (8) | 8 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (8) | 8 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 77.3% | 5,972 | 53,364 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Citroen 2cv
The most common reason the Citroen 2cv fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 109.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 109.9% | Not working |
| Suspension | 34.5% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Brakes | 32.1% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 28.2% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 17.6% | Emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |
| Visibility | 16.5% | Not working |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 11.3% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Tyres | 9.6% | Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Steering | 5.9% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.5% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related Citroen models
- Citroen C4 Picasso — 79.3% pass rate
- Citroen C3 Picasso — 77.7% pass rate
- Citroen DS5 — 68.8% pass rate
- Citroen Saxo — 62.4% pass rate
- Citroen C5 Aircross — 92.2% pass rate
- Citroen Spacetourer — 84.9% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen 2cv?
- 77.3% of Citroen 2cv MOT tests pass, based on 5,992 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Citroen 2cv?
- The most common reason the Citroen 2cv fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 109.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the Citroen 2cv's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Citroen service history guide for how to check and keep one.