Citroen C2 MOT Results
Registered in 200753.7% pass rate
from 3,803 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C2 is unusually good or bad.
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21% fail on
Suspension
(30% worse than other 2007 cars)
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7.2% fail on
Springs
(24% worse than other 2007 cars)
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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
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7.2% fail on
Coil springs
(24% worse than other 2007 cars)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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0.11% fail on
Sub-frames
(79% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
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0.026% fail on
Axles
- 0.026% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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7.2% fail on
Springs
(24% worse than other 2007 cars)
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14% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
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4.3% fail on
Direction indicators
(78% worse than other 2007 cars)
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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
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4.3% fail on
Flashing type
(78% worse than other 2007 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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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)
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0.60% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.60% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.60% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.60% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.37% fail on Horn
- 0.16% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.079% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.26% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.24% fail on Position lamp
- 0.026% fail on Switch
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0.026% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.026% fail on Switch
- 0.026% fail on Rear reflectors
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13% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(83% worse than other 2007 cars)
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6.4% fail on
Transmission
(120% worse than other 2007 cars)
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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
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0.29% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.29% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Belts
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6.1% fail on
Drive shafts
(120% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Exhaust system (77% worse than other 2007 cars)
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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)
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0.026% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.026% fail on Sub-frame condition
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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)
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0.29% fail on
Body
- 0.13% fail on Panel
- 0.13% fail on Other body component
- 0.026% fail on Body condition
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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)
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0.16% fail on
Seats
- 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.053% fail on Driver's seat
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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
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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
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0.11% fail on
Doors
(76% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.053% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.026% fail on Door condition
- 0.026% fail on Hinge
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0.053% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.053% fail on Door condition
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0.053% fail on
Driver's door
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0.053% fail on
Cabs
- 0.053% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.026% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.026% fail on Other boot lid component
- 0.026% fail on Undertray
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6.4% fail on
Transmission
(120% worse than other 2007 cars)
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11% fail on
Brakes
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6.5% fail on
Brake performance
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3.8% fail on
Service brake performance
(47% worse than other 2007 cars)
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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
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0.026% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.026% fail on Service brake performance
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3.8% fail on
Rbt
(49% worse than other 2007 cars)
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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)
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1.3% fail on
Parking brake performance
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1.2% fail on
Rbt
- 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.053% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.026% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.026% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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1.2% fail on
Rbt
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0.55% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.53% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
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0.026% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.026% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.53% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
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3.8% fail on
Service brake performance
(47% worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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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
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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)
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0.16% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.13% fail on Cable
- 0.026% fail on Lever
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1.9% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(49% worse than other 2007 cars)
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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
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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
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0.58% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.58% fail on Lever
- 0.26% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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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
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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
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0.053% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.053% fail on Leaks
- 0.026% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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6.5% fail on
Brake performance
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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
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0.29% fail on
View to rear
- 0.29% fail on Mirrors
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0.16% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.13% fail on Windscreen
- 0.026% fail on Window
- 0.079% fail on Bonnet
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6.7% fail on
Tyres
- 4.2% fail on Tread depth
- 2.7% fail on Condition
- 0.21% fail on Size/type
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5.4% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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5.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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)
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0.026% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.026% fail on Catalytic converter
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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)
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4.7% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.34% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.32% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.026% fail on Other leaks
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0.026% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.026% fail on Undertray
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5.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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3.6% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(92% worse than other 2007 cars)
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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
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0.053% fail on
Airbags
- 0.053% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.026% fail on Passengers airbag
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2.8% fail on
Seat belts
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Steering
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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
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0.50% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.50% fail on Steering rack
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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)
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0.13% fail on
Steering play
- 0.13% fail on Steering rack
- 0.026% fail on Prescribed areas
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1.4% fail on
Steering linkage components
(40% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.58% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.58% fail on Registration plates
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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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Citroen C2 (2003 - 2010)
Low running costs, including insurance. Good crash test rating.