Citroen C2 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
53.0% pass rate
from 3,533 tests in 2021
(9.5% worse than other 2006 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (16% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Suspension arms (32% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.085% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (40% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (56% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 4.7% fail on Springs
      • 4.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.6% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.057% fail on Mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings (62% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.65% fail on Other suspension component (85% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.31% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.057% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.20% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.085% fail on Ball joint (13 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters
    • 5.2% fail on Stop lamp (24% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.59% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Switch
    • 0.74% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.45% fail on Horn
      • 0.23% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.085% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.28% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (56% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (59% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (64% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (38% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.085% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.028% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.79% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.79% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.085% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.40% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (24% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (42% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (42% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.82% fail on Brake linings and pads (60% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Brake pads (64% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Brake linings (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.028% fail on Lever
        • 0.028% fail on Linkage
    • 0.85% fail on Parking brake control (73% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Lever (94% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.40% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Pedal
    • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.085% fail on Valves (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.23% fail on Rigid brake pipes (91% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.085% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.085% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.085% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.085% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.028% fail on Servos
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (53% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Transmission (45% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Drive shafts (46% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Joints (47% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.23% fail on Joints
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust system (53% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Chassis (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Chassis condition (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Doors
      • 0.20% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
      • 0.028% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.028% fail on Hinge
    • 0.23% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.085% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.20% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.085% fail on Pipe
    • 0.17% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
      • 0.057% fail on Other body component
    • 0.085% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.085% fail on Carrier (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.057% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.057% fail on Cabs
      • 0.057% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.057% fail on Passenger compartment (27 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Bracket
    • 0.028% fail on Load security
      • 0.028% fail on Loading door
    • 0.028% fail on Undertray
  • 8.7% fail on Visibility (25% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (44% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.37% fail on Condition of glass (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Windscreen (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.028% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.028% fail on View to rear
      • 0.028% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 4.8% fail on Tread depth (28% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (37% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (33% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested (52% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.028% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.028% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.65% fail on Compression ignition (53% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (63% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.085% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.028% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.48% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.057% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Condition
    • 0.85% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.085% fail on Airbags
      • 0.085% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components (30% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.71% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.71% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.48% fail on Power steering (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Steering wheel (21 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.057% fail on Steering play
      • 0.057% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.76% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.76% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels (73% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Attachment (78% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Condition
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