Citroen C2 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
53.7% pass rate
from 3,803 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (30% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Springs (24% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Coil springs (24% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Coil spring (24% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Mounting
    • 6.4% fail on Suspension arms (27% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Pins and bushes (63% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.053% fail on Suspension arm (81% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (29% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (79% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.74% fail on Ball joint (68% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Linkage
      • 0.079% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.053% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 3.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Other suspension component (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.63% fail on Macpherson strut (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.39% fail on Shock absorbers (62% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Sub-frames (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.026% fail on Axles
      • 0.026% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.3% fail on Direction indicators (78% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Flashing type (78% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on All direction indicators (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (80% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Switch
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps (31% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp (29% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.026% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.60% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.60% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.37% fail on Horn
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.079% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.26% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.026% fail on Switch
    • 0.026% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.026% fail on Switch
    • 0.026% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (83% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Flexible couplings (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.29% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.29% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Belts
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust system (77% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.45% fail on Chassis (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Chassis condition (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Bumpers (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Panel
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
      • 0.026% fail on Body condition
    • 0.16% fail on Spare wheel (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Carrier (15 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Spare wheel condition (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.053% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Bracket (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system (70% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.026% fail on Tank
      • 0.026% fail on Pipe
    • 0.11% fail on Doors (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.026% fail on Door condition
        • 0.026% fail on Hinge
      • 0.053% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.053% fail on Door condition
    • 0.053% fail on Cabs
      • 0.053% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.026% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.026% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.026% fail on Undertray
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 6.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (47% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (49% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance (47% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.026% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (24% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.026% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.026% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.55% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums (49% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs (49% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (44% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (43% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Cable
        • 0.026% fail on Lever
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.00% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.50% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.053% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.68% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (81% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal
    • 0.58% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.58% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.079% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.079% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.026% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.026% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.026% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.026% fail on Valves
    • 0.053% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.053% fail on Leaks
    • 0.026% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 8.9% fail on Visibility (37% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Wipers (75% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.29% fail on View to rear
      • 0.29% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.026% fail on Window
    • 0.079% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (34% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested (81% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.026% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.55% fail on Compression ignition (60% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.079% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (89% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.32% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.026% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.026% fail on Undertray
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (92% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Condition
      • 0.053% fail on Requirements
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment
    • 0.82% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.053% fail on Airbags
      • 0.053% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.026% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 2.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components (40% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (46% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.026% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.50% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.50% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.45% fail on Power steering (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
    • 0.21% fail on Steering wheel (20 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Electronic power steering (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.026% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.58% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels (53% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment (69% better than other 2007 cars)
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