Citroen C2 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
47.4% pass rate
from 3,126 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (41% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (29% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (56% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (48% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (83% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 7.0% fail on Suspension arms (20% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.9% fail on Springs (60% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Coil springs (61% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Coil spring (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wheel bearings (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.67% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.032% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.29% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.26% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.096% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.032% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.032% fail on Suspension rod
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Side repeaters (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.032% fail on Arm
    • 5.4% fail on Stop lamp (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps (29% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp (25% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Headlamp levelling device (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.61% fail on Battery(ies) (88% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Horn
      • 0.032% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.032% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 16% fail on Brakes (15% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (40% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance (57% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (58% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.096% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (33% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (29% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.77% fail on Parking brake performance (54% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Rbt (52% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance (60% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (47% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs (49% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Brake linings and pads (58% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Brake pads (58% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Cable
        • 0.064% fail on Linkage
        • 0.064% fail on Brake slack adjuster (25 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Pivot
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.51% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.58% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
    • 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.38% fail on Lever
    • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.096% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.096% fail on Valves (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.032% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.032% fail on Other components
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (49% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust system (31% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Transmission
      • 3.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.9% fail on Joints
        • 0.032% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.16% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.16% fail on Joints
    • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Chassis (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis condition (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Doors (72% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.064% fail on Door condition
        • 0.064% fail on Catch (15 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Bumpers (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Body
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component
      • 0.064% fail on Panel
      • 0.032% fail on Body condition
    • 0.26% fail on Spare wheel (11 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Carrier (14 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Spare wheel condition (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.096% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.19% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.19% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.096% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.096% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.064% fail on Cabs
      • 0.064% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.032% fail on Load security
      • 0.032% fail on Dropside
        • 0.032% fail on Other dropside component
    • 0.032% fail on Floor
  • 10% fail on Visibility (28% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Wipers (57% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.42% fail on View to rear
      • 0.38% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.032% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.29% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.032% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.4% fail on Tyres (19% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth (32% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (37% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.064% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.61% fail on Compression ignition (54% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (79% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.064% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.70% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.61% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.064% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.032% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.032% fail on Undertray
  • 4.2% fail on Steering
    • 2.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.032% fail on Other components
        • 0.032% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.77% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.77% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.35% fail on Power steering
      • 0.35% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Steering play
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.096% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.1% fail on Seat belts (93% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Condition
      • 0.064% fail on Requirements
      • 0.032% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.67% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (56% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Airbags
      • 0.032% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.67% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.67% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.48% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
    • 0.16% fail on Condition
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