CITROEN C2 MOT Pass Rate
61.1% of 3,970 CITROEN C2 MOT tests pass.
The C2 passes 61.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all CITROEN models (70.9%).
The CITROEN C2 passes 61.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 63.3% at 10–15 years to 60.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 63.3% | 491 | 77,618 miles |
| 15+ years | 60.7% | 3,479 | 86,893 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the CITROEN C2
The most common reason the CITROEN C2 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 74.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 74.4% | not working |
| Suspension | 69.2% | prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Brakes | 34.6% | excessively binding |
| Body, chassis, structure | 33.3% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 20.6% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 16.5% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.5% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 8.1% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 4.1% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.5% | inscription illegible |
Related CITROEN models
- CITROEN BERLINGO — 70.0% pass rate
- CITROEN C3 — 69.8% pass rate
- CITROEN C1 — 74.3% pass rate
- CITROEN C4 — 66.9% pass rate
- CITROEN DS3 — 61.9% pass rate
- CITROEN DISPATCH — 67.1% pass rate