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Citroen C2 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
54.0% pass rate
from 3,007 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (24% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Springs
      • 6.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.8% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.033% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.7% fail on Suspension arms (35% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (30% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.100% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (37% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (55% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint (80% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.067% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.067% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.033% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Macpherson strut (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.067% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.100% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.40% fail on Shock absorbers (60% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.033% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.033% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 8.6% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Flexible couplings (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.23% fail on Joints
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system (55% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Chassis
      • 0.23% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.17% fail on Spare wheel (14 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Carrier (23 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.17% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
      • 0.033% fail on Panel
    • 0.17% fail on Doors
      • 0.100% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.100% fail on Door condition
      • 0.067% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.067% fail on Door condition
    • 0.100% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.067% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.033% fail on Pipe
    • 0.067% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.033% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.033% fail on Bracket
    • 0.067% fail on Seats
      • 0.067% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.033% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.067% fail on Cabs (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Undertray
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Direction indicators (64% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Flashing type (64% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.033% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.80% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.80% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.80% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.33% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
      • 0.100% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.033% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.30% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.033% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.033% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.033% fail on Switch
    • 0.033% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.033% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.033% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 6.8% fail on Brake performance (28% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (81% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (42 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.100% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.067% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.53% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (88% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Brake discs (90% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (52% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Cable
    • 0.90% fail on Parking brake control (97% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Lever (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.63% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.033% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.57% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal
    • 0.100% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.067% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.033% fail on Valves
    • 0.100% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.067% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.033% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.033% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.033% fail on Other components
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Washers (36% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.067% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.33% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (36% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.067% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.76% fail on Compression ignition (52% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.23% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.067% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.067% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.53% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.50% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.033% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts (67% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Condition
      • 0.033% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.76% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.033% fail on Airbags
      • 0.033% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.8% fail on Steering (34% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.67% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.53% fail on Steering linkage components (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.27% fail on Power steering
      • 0.27% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Steering wheel (28 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.100% fail on Steering play
      • 0.100% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.100% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
    • 0.100% fail on Condition
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