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Citroen C2 MOT pass rate and common problems

60.7% of Citroen C2s passed the 2024 MOT (11,000 first tests): 52.8% at the first attempt and 8.0% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately. About 1 in 2 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 11% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 111.1 (95% CI 108.9–113.3; 100 = normal).

Citroen C2 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate60.7%incl. 8.0% fixed at the test centre202411000
Passed at the first attempt52.8%all first tests202411000
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 108.9–113.3)111.1index100 = normal for its age · rank 566 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202411000
Biggest excess: Body, chassis, structure19.4per 10011.4 same-age2019–2024121227
Dangerous defects15.8per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024121227
Advisory items184.4per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024121227
strip · Citroen C2 · MOT Risk Index · 111.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Citroen C2. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 566 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 548 and 591 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Citroen C2 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank566of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202411000
Best rank within its 95% interval548rankother models held where they are202411000
Worst rank within its 95% interval591rankother models held where they are202411000

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 114.8 to 111.1 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Citroen C2 MOT, and how often?

Citroen C2 MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 40.2 per 100 tests, against 33.7 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 121,227).

bar · Citroen C2 · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 40.2 vs 33.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment40.2per 10033.72019–202448749
Suspension36.5per 10028.82019–202444285
Brakes21.4per 10020.42019–202425975
Body, chassis, structure19.4per 10011.42019–202423551
Visibility14.3per 10011.22019–202417393
Tyres11.6per 10010.72019–202414064

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 121,227 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Citroen C2's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Citroen C2 advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 31.2% of the time.

funnel · Citroen C2 · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 31.2 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 31.2 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment31.2% next failmedian model2019–20246167
Suspension29.5% next failmedian model2019–202421299
Body, chassis, structure19.3% next failmedian model2019–20249749
Brakes17.2% next failmedian model2019–202420791
Steering15.8% next failmedian model2019–20241319
Tyres12.3% next failmedian model2019–202422896
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems11.1% next failmedian model2019–20241550
Noise, emissions and leaks6.7% next failmedian model2019–202411065
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle4.2% next failmedian model2019–20243807
Road wheels0.9% next failmedian model2019–20241099
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20246099

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Citroen C2 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Citroen C2 MOTs flag suspension most: 45 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 121,227).

bar · Citroen C2 · Suspension · 45 vs 26.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension45per 10026.22019–202454539
Tyres42.1per 10039.72019–202451044
Brakes38.6per 10034.72019–202446844
Body, chassis, structure14.3per 1004.62019–202417366
Noise, emissions and leaks13.8per 1005.22019–202416720
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment11.1per 1002.82019–202413443

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 121,227 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Citroen C2?

For Citroen C2s aged 12 to 14 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is suspension: 26.9% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 18,971).

bar · Citroen C2 · Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 51 cars) · 15.7 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 51 cars)15.7% next fail2019–202451
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 51 cars)11.8% next fail2019–202451
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 51 cars)11.8% next fail2019–202451
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 51 cars)9.8% next fail2019–202451
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 51 cars)9.8% next fail2019–202451
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass15.3% next fail2019–20244655
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass14.0% next fail2019–20244655
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass13.8% next fail2019–20244655
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass7.8% next fail2019–20244655
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass7.4% next fail2019–20244655
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.7% next fail2019–20244655
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–20244655
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20244655
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20244655
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20244655
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory19.0% next fail2019–20244522
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory18.1% next fail2019–20244522
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory14.6% next fail2019–20244522
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory11.1% next fail2019–20244522
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory10.3% next fail2019–20244522
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory8.3% next fail2019–20244522
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.8% next fail2019–20244522
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20244522
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20244522
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20244522
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20244522
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail23.4% next fail2019–20247739
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail22.5% next fail2019–20247739
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail19.3% next fail2019–20247739
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail12.8% next fail2019–20247739
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail12.7% next fail2019–20247739
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail9.6% next fail2019–20247739
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.5% next fail2019–20247739
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–20247739
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–20247739
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20247739
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20247739
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass17.0% next fail2019–202410541
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass14.8% next fail2019–202410541
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass10.4% next fail2019–202410541
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.8% next fail2019–202410541
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.6% next fail2019–202410541
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.7% next fail2019–202410541
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–202410541
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–202410541
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–202410541
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202410541
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202410541
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory22.9% next fail2019–202412136
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory21.5% next fail2019–202412136
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory14.0% next fail2019–202412136
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory11.3% next fail2019–202412136
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory11.1% next fail2019–202412136
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.6% next fail2019–202412136
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.9% next fail2019–202412136
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory2.6% next fail2019–202412136
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory2.4% next fail2019–202412136
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–202412136
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202412136
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail26.9% next fail2019–202418971
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail26.1% next fail2019–202418971
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail17.2% next fail2019–202418971
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail14.9% next fail2019–202418971
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.6% next fail2019–202418971
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.0% next fail2019–202418971
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.5% next fail2019–202418971
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail3.9% next fail2019–202418971
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail3.2% next fail2019–202418971
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–202418971
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202418971
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass17.8% next fail2019–20246586
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass17.7% next fail2019–20246586
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass10.1% next fail2019–20246586
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass9.1% next fail2019–20246586
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass8% next fail2019–20246586
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.5% next fail2019–20246586
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–20246586
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–20246586
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20246586
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20246586
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20246586
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory25.4% next fail2019–20248834
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory25.3% next fail2019–20248834
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory14.3% next fail2019–20248834
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory12.7% next fail2019–20248834
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory11.6% next fail2019–20248834
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.7% next fail2019–20248834
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory5.2% next fail2019–20248834
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.9% next fail2019–20248834
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.2% next fail2019–20248834
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20248834
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20248834
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail29.6% next fail2019–202413783
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail28.6% next fail2019–202413783
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail16.7% next fail2019–202413783
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail15.1% next fail2019–202413783
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13.2% next fail2019–202413783
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.7% next fail2019–202413783
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail6.9% next fail2019–202413783
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail4.4% next fail2019–202413783
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail4.0% next fail2019–202413783
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–202413783
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202413783
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 248 cars)21.4% next fail2019–2024248
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 248 cars)18.6% next fail2019–2024248
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 248 cars)13.3% next fail2019–2024248
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 248 cars)8.5% next fail2019–2024248
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 248 cars)8.1% next fail2019–2024248
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 248 cars)5.2% next fail2019–2024248
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 248 cars)4.0% next fail2019–2024248
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 248 cars)3.6% next fail2019–2024248
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 248 cars)2.0% next fail2019–2024248
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 252 cars)31.4% next fail2019–2024252
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 252 cars)28.2% next fail2019–2024252
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 252 cars)21.0% next fail2019–2024252
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 252 cars)13.9% next fail2019–2024252
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 252 cars)13.5% next fail2019–2024252
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 252 cars)7.1% next fail2019–2024252
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 252 cars)3.6% next fail2019–2024252
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 252 cars)3.2% next fail2019–2024252
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 382 cars)32.5% next fail2019–2024382
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 382 cars)20.4% next fail2019–2024382
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 382 cars)18.6% next fail2019–2024382
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 382 cars)16.8% next fail2019–2024382
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 382 cars)12.0% next fail2019–2024382
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 382 cars)8.9% next fail2019–2024382
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 382 cars)4.5% next fail2019–2024382
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 382 cars)2.6% next fail2019–2024382
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 382 cars)2.1% next fail2019–2024382

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Citroen C2 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Citroen C2 gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 15.8 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 119.0 major and 23.7 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Citroen C2 · Dangerous defects · 15.8 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 15.8 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects15.8per 10011.22019–2024121227

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 121,227 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Citroen C2 still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Citroen C2 go from 52.0% at age 14 (rough estimate: 269 tests, 95% interval 46.1–57.9%) to 50.2% at age 19, against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (2024, n = 11,000).

line · Citroen C2 · Age 14 (rough estimate: 269 tests, 95% interval 46.1–57.9%) · 52.0 vs 40.4 · 2024
Age 14 (rough esti: 52.0. Age 19: 50.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 14 (rough estimate: 269 tests, 95% interval 46.1–57.9%)52.0% failed first time40.42024269
Age 1548.8% failed first time41.620242148
Age 1645.0% failed first time43.120241744
Age 1745.3% failed first time43.120241974
Age 1845.4% failed first time43.920241693
Age 1950.2% failed first time43.520241611

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Citroen C2 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Citroen C2s fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 9, where they fail more often: 43.8% against 32.0% (2024, n = 432).

line · Citroen C2 · Age 9 · 43.8 vs 32.0 · 2024
Age 9: 43.8. Age 20: 49.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 943.8% fail32.02024432
Age 1046.7% fail35.620244021
Age 1147.6% fail38.620247586
Age 1247.0% fail41.2202412359
Age 1346.9% fail43.3202416288
Age 1448.2% fail45.0202419778
Age 1549.5% fail46.3202421654
Age 1649.5% fail47.3202415692
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1749.0% fail47.8202410609
Age 1849.2% fail48.020246525
Age 1950.9% fail47.720243564
Age 2049.0% fail47.420241438

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Citroen C2 years should I avoid?

The Citroen C2 build year that fails most for its age is 2004: index 102.9 (95% CI 100.8–104.9) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 18,577).

Build year matters for the Citroen C2: 2004 Citroen C2s fail more than their age would predict, 2006 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Citroen C2 · Build year 2003 (rough estimate: 2,047 tests, 95% interval 97.9–110.3) · 104.1 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2003 (rough estimate: 2,047 tests, 95% interval 97.9–110.3)104.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242047
Build year 2004 (worse for its age)102.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202418577
Build year 2005101.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202421318
Build year 2006 (better for its age)95.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202420175
Build year 2007 (better for its age)96.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202421361
Build year 2008 (better for its age)95.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202416848
Build year 2009100.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202417511
Build year 2010 (rough estimate: 2,082 tests, 95% interval 97.8–110.6)104.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242082

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Citroen C2 MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Citroen C2 MOT: about £165 (up to about £313 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 11,000).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Citroen C2 · Expected repair bill · 164.5 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill164.5GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue11000
Estimated range lower164.5GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue11000
Estimated range upper312.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue11000
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)65.7GBP expected contribution180price catalogue11000
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)56.3GBP expected contribution140price catalogue11000
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)32.1GBP expected contribution150price catalogue11000
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)10.4GBP expected contribution90price catalogue11000

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Citroen C2 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 6 fail less often for their age than the Citroen C2 and 2 as often or more. The Citroen C2 has an MOT Risk Index of 111.1, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 11,000).

bar · Citroen C2 · Citroen C2 (this model) · 111.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Citroen C2 (this model)111.1index100 = normal202411000
Citroen Xsara117.9index111.1202426142
Alfa Romeo MiTo110.4index111.1202419157
Nissan Almera107.1index111.1202414441
Mitsubishi Colt110.7index111.1202422529
Renault Modus118.6index111.1202412021
Hyundai Getz108.3index111.1202419678
Peugeot RCZ101.3index111.1202410827
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Citroen C3 Aircross98.6index111.1202429668

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Citroen C2 normally do?

At age 17, the median Citroen C2 had covered 82,085 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 62,300 to 103,669 miles (2024, n = 1,974).

line · Citroen C2 · Age 14 median (rough estimate) · 75491 vs baseline · 2024
Age 14 median (rou: 75491. Age 19 P75: 108095. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 14 median (rough estimate)75491miles2024269
Age 14 P25 (rough estimate)60299miles2024269
Age 14 P75 (rough estimate)92391miles2024269
Age 15 median79064miles20242148
Age 15 P2560142miles20242148
Age 15 P7598974miles20242148
Age 16 median79983miles20241744
Age 16 P2560367miles20241744
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 16 P75100781miles20241744
Age 17 median82085miles20241974
Age 17 P2562300miles20241974
Age 17 P75103669miles20241974
Age 18 median83558miles20241693
Age 18 P2561157miles20241693
Age 18 P75103698miles20241693
Age 19 median85864miles20241611
Age 19 P2563607miles20241611
Age 19 P75108095miles20241611

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Citroen C2 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 30.0% of Citroen C2s with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 50.2% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 1,301). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Citroen C2 · Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 82 tests, 95% interval 31.4–52.3%) · 41.5 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 82 tests, 95% interval 31.4–52.3%)41.5% failed first time202482
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 43.9–62%)53.1% failed first time2024113
Age 15+, <40k miles30% failed first time2024823
Age 15+, 40-70k miles43.1% failed first time20242829
Age 15+, 70-100k miles49.8% failed first time20243879
Age 15+, 100-140k miles53.2% failed first time20242533
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 478 tests, 95% interval 45.7–54.7%)50.2% failed first time2024478

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Citroen C2 last?

25.8% of Citroen C2s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 2.6% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 31,230).

line · Citroen C2 · 100,000 miles · 25.8 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 25.8. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles25.8% of tested cars202431230
150,000 miles2.6% of tested cars20243141
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 362 tests, 95% interval 0.3–0.3%)0.3% of tested cars2024362

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Citroen C2 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Citroen C2 index is 119.4, against 114.4 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 11,000).

slope · Citroen C2 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 119.4 vs 114.4 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 114.4 vs 119.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index119.4index114.42019–202411000

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Citroen C2 fuel fails its MOT less?

There is no real difference between petrol and diesel Citroen C2s before allowing for age: 47.0% against 48.7% fail first time.

bar · Citroen C2 · Diesel · 48.7 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel48.7% fail first timeother fuels20241694
Petrol47.0% fail first timeother fuels20249306

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Citroen C2 engine is best?

For its age, the best Citroen C2 engine is the petrol 1.5–1.8 litre at index 96.0, and the worst the diesel 1.2–1.5 litre at 104.4, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 11,000).

bar · Citroen C2 · Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 1,815 tests, 95% interval 91.2–100.8) · 96 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 1,815 tests, 95% interval 91.2–100.8)96index vs model norm100 = model average20241815
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre96index vs model norm100 = model average202420016
Diesel over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 753 tests, 95% interval 89.5–105.2)97.3index vs model norm100 = model average2024753
Petrol 1.0–1.2 litre100.1index vs model norm100 = model average202459434
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre100.7index vs model norm100 = model average202423225
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 185 tests, 95% interval 87.8–119.0)103.3index vs model norm100 = model average2024185
Diesel 1.2–1.5 litre104.4index vs model norm100 = model average202415483
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 86.4–127.3)106.7index vs model norm100 = model average2024107

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Citroen C2 fail its MOT most?

Citroen C2 fails first-time MOTs most in Kirkcaldy (KY): 64.8% against 48.4% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 406).

First-time failure rates for the Citroen C2 range from 33.9% in the Enfield (EN) postcode area to 58.8% in the York (YO) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Citroen C2 · Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 406 tests, 95% interval 60.0–69.3%) · 64.8 vs 47.2 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 38%. 56%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 406 tests, 95% interval 60.0–69.3%)64.8% fail first time47.22024406
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 284 tests, 95% interval 56.6–67.8%)62.3% fail first time47.22024284
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 211 tests, 95% interval 54.4–67.5%)61.1% fail first time47.22024211
Enfield (EN)33.9% fail first time47.22024511
London W (W) (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 27.3–42.3%)34.4% fail first time47.22024151
Slough (SL)34.8% fail first time47.22024633
York (YO)58.8% fail first time47.220241330
Hull (HU)57.9% fail first time47.22024945
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Cardiff (CF)56.8% fail first time47.220243555
Lincoln (LN)56.7% fail first time47.22024806
Bristol (BS)56.0% fail first time47.220242976
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 335 tests, 95% interval 49.9–60.5%)55.2% fail first time47.22024335
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 479 tests, 95% interval 50.0–58.9%)54.5% fail first time47.22024479
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 415 tests, 95% interval 49.6–59.2%)54.5% fail first time47.22024415
Plymouth (PL)54.3% fail first time47.220241826
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 247 tests, 95% interval 48.0–60.4%)54.3% fail first time47.22024247
Newport (NP)54.1% fail first time47.220242181
Blackpool (FY)54.1% fail first time47.22024941
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 222 tests, 95% interval 47.5–60.5%)54.0% fail first time47.22024222
Darlington (DL)53.9% fail first time47.22024753
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)53.7% fail first time47.220241695
Swansea (SA)53.6% fail first time47.220242528
Sunderland (SR)53.6% fail first time47.22024556
Exeter (EX)53.3% fail first time47.220241447
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 320 tests, 95% interval 47.6–58.5%)53.1% fail first time47.22024320
Truro (TR)52.9% fail first time47.220241131
Dorchester (DT)52.6% fail first time47.22024587
Wigan (WN)52.5% fail first time47.22024769
Salisbury (SP)52.3% fail first time47.22024593
Edinburgh (EH)51.8% fail first time47.22024896
Nottingham (NG)51.8% fail first time47.220242755
Huddersfield (HD)51.5% fail first time47.22024600
Leeds (LS)51.4% fail first time47.220241110
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 43.8–58.4%)51.1% fail first time47.22024176
Chester (CH)51.0% fail first time47.220241370
Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 42.0–59.6%)50.8% fail first time47.22024120
Bournemouth (BH)50.8% fail first time47.220241446
Gloucester (GL)50.7% fail first time47.220241836
Doncaster (DN)50.7% fail first time47.220242162
Lancaster (LA)50.6% fail first time47.22024857
Telford (TF)50.5% fail first time47.22024606
Bradford (BD)50.3% fail first time47.22024926
Cleveland (TS)50.3% fail first time47.220241231
Taunton (TA)50.1% fail first time47.220241260
Newcastle (NE)49.9% fail first time47.220242615
Portsmouth (PO)49.9% fail first time47.220242069
Crewe (CW)49.9% fail first time47.22024744
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 393 tests, 95% interval 45.0–54.8%)49.9% fail first time47.22024393
Bath (BA)49.9% fail first time47.220241667
Brighton (BN)49.8% fail first time47.220241680
Northampton (NN)49.7% fail first time47.220241508
Oldham (OL)49.6% fail first time47.22024819
Swindon (SN)49.3% fail first time47.220241171
Stockport (SK)49.2% fail first time47.220241034
Bolton (BL)49.0% fail first time47.220241011
Preston (PR)48.9% fail first time47.220241446
Walsall (WS)48.6% fail first time47.220241328
Torquay (TQ)48.5% fail first time47.220241012
Shrewsbury (SY)48.4% fail first time47.22024901
Southampton (SO)48.3% fail first time47.220241130
Wakefield (WF)48.1% fail first time47.220241258
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 237 tests, 95% interval 41.4–54.0%)47.7% fail first time47.22024237
Norwich (NR)47.6% fail first time47.220241456
Durham (DH)47.3% fail first time47.22024823
Derby (DE)47.2% fail first time47.220241931
Cambridge (CB)47.2% fail first time47.22024856
Peterborough (PE)47.1% fail first time47.220242121
Milton Keynes (MK)47.1% fail first time47.220241007
Canterbury (CT)46.9% fail first time47.22024941
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 347 tests, 95% interval 41.5–51.9%)46.7% fail first time47.22024347
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 487 tests, 95% interval 42.2–51.0%)46.6% fail first time47.22024487
Warrington (WA)46.6% fail first time47.220241061
Dudley (DY)46.5% fail first time47.220241101
Wolverhampton (WV)46.4% fail first time47.220241108
Glasgow (G)46.3% fail first time47.22024810
Manchester (M)46% fail first time47.220242102
Llandudno (LL)45.9% fail first time47.220241777
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 38.2–53.7%)45.8% fail first time47.22024155
Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 218 tests, 95% interval 38.9–52.0%)45.4% fail first time47.22024218
Chelmsford (CM)45.3% fail first time47.220241064
Sheffield (S)45.3% fail first time47.220243488
Oxford (OX)45.2% fail first time47.220241214
Leicester (LE)45.0% fail first time47.220242054
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 238 tests, 95% interval 38.8–51.3%)45.0% fail first time47.22024238
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 389 tests, 95% interval 39.9–49.7%)44.7% fail first time47.22024389
Coventry (CV)44.3% fail first time47.220241842
Blackburn (BB)43.8% fail first time47.220241246
Stevenage (SG)43.6% fail first time47.22024752
Redhill (RH)43.2% fail first time47.22024870
Guildford (GU)43.1% fail first time47.220241190
Tonbridge (TN)43.0% fail first time47.220241485
Colchester (CO)43.0% fail first time47.220241094
Birmingham (B)42.7% fail first time47.220243618
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 288 tests, 95% interval 37.1–48.5%)42.7% fail first time47.22024288
Worcester (WR)42.5% fail first time47.22024888
Reading (RG)42.4% fail first time47.220241403
Hemel Hempstead (HP)42.4% fail first time47.22024903
Ipswich (IP)41.9% fail first time47.220241304
London E (E) (rough estimate: 373 tests, 95% interval 36.9–46.9%)41.8% fail first time47.22024373
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 311 tests, 95% interval 36.1–47.0%)41.5% fail first time47.22024311
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 203 tests, 95% interval 34.8–48.3%)41.4% fail first time47.22024203
London N (N) (rough estimate: 354 tests, 95% interval 35.7–45.9%)40.7% fail first time47.22024354
Medway (ME)40.5% fail first time47.220241337
Liverpool (L)40.1% fail first time47.220241036
Dartford (DA)39.8% fail first time47.22024709
Kingston upon Thames (KT)39.2% fail first time47.22024617
Southend-on-Sea (SS)39.2% fail first time47.22024904
London SE (SE)38.7% fail first time47.22024653
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 200 tests, 95% interval 32.0–45.4%)38.5% fail first time47.22024200
Twickenham (TW)38.2% fail first time47.22024532
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 455 tests, 95% interval 33.3–42.1%)37.6% fail first time47.22024455
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 292 tests, 95% interval 32.0–43.0%)37.3% fail first time47.22024292
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 29.6–43.7%)36.4% fail first time47.22024176
Luton (LU)36.2% fail first time47.22024555
Romford (RM)35.7% fail first time47.22024544

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Citroen C2 rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Citroen C2 MOTs record corrosion failures at 2.5 times the national rate: 1.9% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 10,844).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Citroen C2 · Salt belt susceptibility · 2.5 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 2.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility2.5ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers10844

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Citroen C2 ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 61.0% of Citroen C2s tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Citroen C2 · Likely compliant · 61.0 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant61.0% estimate202411000

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Citroen C2?

Of failed Citroen C2 MOTs, 37.1% were retested the same day and a further 58.8% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 40,730).

bar · Citroen C2 · Same-day retest · 37.1 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest37.1%failed initial tests2019–202440730
Retest within 10 days58.8%failed initial tests2019–202440730
Clean MOT streak18.5%observed chains2019–202421239
Repeat advisory40.1%observed chains2019–202421239
Decreasing odometer1.5% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202426712

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Citroen C2?

Citroen C2s aged 10 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 38.5% of tests, against 54.0% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 18,780).

bullet · Citroen C2 · Low-use first-time failure · 38.5 vs 54.0 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 38.5 vs 54. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure38.5%54.02019–202418780
Low-use gap-15.5percentage points8–12k miles2019–202418780

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Citroen C2 fails, does it fail again?

44.6% of Citroen C2s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 41.7% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 10,870). The failure most likely to come back is visibility: 39.9% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Citroen C2 · Repeat after fail · 44.6 vs 41.7 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 44.6 vs 41.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail44.6%41.72019–202410870

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Citroen C2 faults come together?

On Citroen C2s, road Wheels and tyres failures turn up together 3.7 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 92).

Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 92 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.6)3.7liftexpected joint rate202492
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 2.4–5.2)3.6liftexpected joint rate202430
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 2.5–4.2)3.2liftexpected joint rate202460
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks3.1liftexpected joint rate20242924
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 290 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.3)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024290
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.9liftexpected joint rate2024526
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 97 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.5)2.9liftexpected joint rate202497
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 1.8–4.3)2.9liftexpected joint rate202424
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 407 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.1)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024407
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.8liftexpected joint rate20241208
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.2)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024201
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks2.7liftexpected joint rate20242111
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.1)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024176
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 468 tests, 95% interval 2.4–2.9)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024468
Brakes + Steering2.6liftexpected joint rate20241121
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.0)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024140
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 47 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.4)2.6liftexpected joint rate202447
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 203 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.9)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024203
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 92 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.1)2.5liftexpected joint rate202492
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension2.5liftexpected joint rate20241985
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 81 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.0)2.4liftexpected joint rate202481
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.4)2.4liftexpected joint rate202437
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.9)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024101
Brakes + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate20242955
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.3liftexpected joint rate20241817
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.7)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024155
Steering + Suspension2.3liftexpected joint rate20241824
Steering + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate2024667
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate20241206
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks2.3liftexpected joint rate20243231
Tyres + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate20242578
Body, chassis, structure + Steering2.2liftexpected joint rate20241128
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate2024875
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering2.2liftexpected joint rate20241717
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate2024637
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 322 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.4)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024322
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate20246761
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.1liftexpected joint rate20247452
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate20241541
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.1liftexpected joint rate20244969
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 202 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.4)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024202
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes2.1liftexpected joint rate20244759
Brakes + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate20247371
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate20243003
Brakes + Visibility2.0liftexpected joint rate20243514
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2liftexpected joint rate20241025
Suspension + Tyres2.0liftexpected joint rate20244641
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension1.9liftexpected joint rate202412366
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres1.9liftexpected joint rate20242918
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1.9liftexpected joint rate20247754
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate20243774
Steering + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate2024729
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension1.9liftexpected joint rate20247620
Suspension + Visibility1.8liftexpected joint rate20245834
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Seat belt installation check + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Citroen C2 had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns matched to the Citroen C2; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched11campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register11000

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Citroen C2 cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Citroen C2s tested at age 14, about 52 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 19, about 50 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 14 (rough estimate: 269 tests, 95% interval 46.1–57.9%)52.0% fail first time2024269
Age 1548.8% fail first time20242148
Age 16 (rough estimate: 1,744 tests, 95% interval 42.7–47.4%)45.0% fail first time20241744
Age 17 (rough estimate: 1,974 tests, 95% interval 43.1–47.5%)45.3% fail first time20241974
Age 18 (rough estimate: 1,693 tests, 95% interval 43.1–47.8%)45.4% fail first time20241693
Age 19 (rough estimate: 1,611 tests, 95% interval 47.8–52.7%)50.2% fail first time20241611

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Citroen C2 fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 65.6% of Citroen C2s failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 6,598 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Finland and the Netherlands the Citroen C2 also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · Citroen C2 · Finland · 40.2 vs 26.3 · 2024 by country
Finland: 40.2 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 65.6 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Finland40.2% failed26.32024 by country1479
Netherlands65.6% failed50.82024 by country6598

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Citroen C2 MOT matter?

Citroen C2s fail first time most in April (50.4%, against 29.8% for all cars that month) and least in December (47.4%) (2024, n = 11,000).

line · Citroen C2 · January · 49.0 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 49.0. December: 47.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen C2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January49.0% fail first time31.1202412793
February49.6% fail first time30.0202410917
March47.9% fail first time28.3202411547
April50.4% fail first time29.820247016
May49.2% fail first time28.820247395
June47.5% fail first time28.120248344
July47.6% fail first time29.320249187
August47.8% fail first time29.2202410193
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September48.0% fail first time28.2202411386
October48.4% fail first time30.3202412872
November48.0% fail first time30.6202411686
December47.4% fail first time29.320247891

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 11,000 initial Citroen C2 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 11,000 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Citroen C2 MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/citroen-c2/

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Citroen C2 MOT: quick answers

What is the Citroen C2 first-time MOT pass rate?

52.8% of first attempts passed in 2024 (11,000 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 11,000 primary tests: 47.24% failed first time and 60.7% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 111.1 is shown separately.