Citroen C2 MOT Results
Registered in 200653.0% pass rate
from 3,533 tests in 2021
(9.5% worse than other 2006 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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.
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20% fail on
Suspension
(16% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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
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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
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4.7% fail on
Springs
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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
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4.6% fail on
Coil springs
- 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
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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
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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
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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)
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0.028% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.028% fail on Ball joint
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7.2% fail on
Suspension arms
(32% worse than other 2006 cars)
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18% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(16% worse than other 2006 cars)
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5.4% fail on
Direction indicators
(110% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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
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5.4% fail on
Flashing type
(110% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Stop lamp (24% worse than other 2006 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.59% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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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)
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1.4% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(57% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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
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1.4% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(57% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.74% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.45% fail on Horn
- 0.23% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.085% fail on Electrical wiring
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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)
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0.20% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.20% fail on Position lamp
- 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors
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5.4% fail on
Direction indicators
(110% worse than other 2006 cars)
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12% fail on
Brakes
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7.6% fail on
Brake performance
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4.3% fail on
Service brake performance
(56% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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
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0.028% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.028% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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4.3% fail on
Rbt
(59% worse than other 2006 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
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2.0% fail on
Parking brake performance
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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)
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0.028% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.028% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.028% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.028% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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1.9% fail on
Rbt
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0.79% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.79% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.79% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.085% fail on Service brake performance
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0.79% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.40% fail on Brake performance not tested
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4.3% fail on
Service brake performance
(56% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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
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2.4% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(24% better than other 2006 cars)
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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
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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)
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0.057% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.028% fail on Lever
- 0.028% fail on Linkage
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1.8% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(42% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.85% fail on
Parking brake control
(73% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Lever (94% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.68% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.40% fail on Hand lever
- 0.31% fail on Pedal
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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)
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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
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0.085% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.085% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.028% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.028% fail on Servos
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7.6% fail on
Brake performance
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12% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(53% worse than other 2006 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Transmission
(45% worse than other 2006 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Drive shafts
(46% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Joints (47% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.23% fail on Joints
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4.6% fail on
Drive shafts
(46% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Exhaust system (53% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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)
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0.68% fail on
Chassis
(150% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Chassis condition (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Doors
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0.20% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.20% fail on Door condition
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0.028% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.028% fail on Hinge
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0.20% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.23% fail on
Seats
- 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.085% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.20% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.085% fail on Pipe
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0.17% fail on
Body
- 0.11% fail on Panel
- 0.057% fail on Other body component
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0.085% fail on
Spare wheel
- 0.085% fail on Carrier (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.057% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.057% fail on Boot lid condition
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0.057% fail on
Cabs
- 0.057% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.057% fail on Passenger compartment (27 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.028% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.028% fail on Bracket
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0.028% fail on
Load security
- 0.028% fail on Loading door
- 0.028% fail on Undertray
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4.8% fail on
Transmission
(45% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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
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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
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0.028% fail on
View to rear
- 0.028% fail on Mirrors
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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
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5.8% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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5.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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)
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0.028% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.028% fail on Oxygen sensor
- 0.028% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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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
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5.0% fail on
Spark ignition
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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
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5.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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3.6% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(48% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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
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0.085% fail on
Airbags
- 0.085% fail on Drivers airbag
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2.7% fail on
Seat belts
(130% worse than other 2006 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Steering
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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
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0.71% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.71% fail on Steering rack
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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
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0.057% fail on
Steering play
- 0.057% fail on Steering rack
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1.7% fail on
Steering linkage components
(30% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.76% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.76% fail on Registration plates
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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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Citroen C2 (2003 - 2010)
Low running costs, including insurance. Good crash test rating.