Citroen 2CV MOT Results

Registered in 1983
64.8% pass rate
from 145 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1983 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen 2CV is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 6.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 6.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.69% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.69% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Suspension
    • 4.1% fail on Other suspension component (8 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Pins and bushes (23 times worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 3.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Axles
      • 0.69% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.69% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 9.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.8% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.69% fail on Tank
      • 0.69% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.4% fail on Body
      • 0.69% fail on Panel
      • 0.69% fail on Other body component
    • 0.69% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.69% fail on Doors
      • 0.69% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.69% fail on Door condition
    • 0.69% fail on Seats
      • 0.69% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.69% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 9.0% fail on Brakes
    • 6.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.4% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 1.4% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.69% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.69% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.69% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.69% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.69% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.69% fail on Lever
    • 0.69% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
  • 4.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (180% worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Seat belts (180% worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Condition
  • 4.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.1% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.69% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.4% fail on Steering
    • 0.69% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.69% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.69% fail on Steering column

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