Citroen C2 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
50.2% pass rate
from 3,672 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (33% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Suspension arms (33% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.082% fail on Suspension arm (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (91% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint (87% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Linkage (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 5.3% fail on Springs
      • 5.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.2% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.054% fail on Mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wheel bearings (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.57% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.49% fail on Macpherson strut (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.22% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.054% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.054% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Direction indicators (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Flashing type (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Side repeaters (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on All direction indicators (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.054% fail on Headlamp levelling device (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Horn (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.30% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.027% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.027% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 8.5% fail on Brake performance (15% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (78% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.98% fail on Service brake imbalance (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (43% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (54% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.95% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.95% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.87% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system (55% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums (55% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs (57% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Brake linings and pads (60% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Brake pads (59% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Lever
        • 0.027% fail on Cable
    • 0.82% fail on Parking brake control (66% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Lever (83% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.52% fail on Hand lever (86% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
    • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.25% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.054% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.054% fail on Valves
    • 0.30% fail on Rigid brake pipes (90% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.027% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.027% fail on Other components
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (49% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Transmission (65% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Drive shafts (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Joints (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.027% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.19% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.19% fail on Joints
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust system (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Chassis (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Chassis condition (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Doors
      • 0.38% fail on Front passenger's door (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Door condition (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
    • 0.38% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.25% fail on Seats
      • 0.19% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.054% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.22% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component
      • 0.054% fail on Panel
    • 0.19% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Bracket (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.082% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.054% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.054% fail on Carrier
    • 0.082% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.082% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.054% fail on Fuel system (88% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.027% fail on Load security
      • 0.027% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.027% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.027% fail on Cabs
      • 0.027% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.027% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility (21% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.38% fail on View to rear
      • 0.35% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.027% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.25% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.027% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 6.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (33% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Catalytic converter (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.054% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.60% fail on Compression ignition (57% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (81% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.35% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.19% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 3.9% fail on Steering
    • 2.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.054% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.71% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.65% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.054% fail on Operation
    • 0.30% fail on Power steering
      • 0.30% fail on Operation (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Steering wheel (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Steering play
      • 0.082% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.082% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 3.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (37% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Seat belts (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Condition
      • 0.027% fail on Requirements
    • 0.63% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Airbags
      • 0.054% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.65% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels (72% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Attachment (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Condition
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