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Citroen C2 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
52.6% pass rate
from 3,133 tests in 2021
(24% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Stop lamp (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on All direction indicators (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Side repeaters (73% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Switch
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (41% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.16% fail on Horn
      • 0.064% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.032% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.096% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.096% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.064% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.064% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.032% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.032% fail on Switch
    • 0.032% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 19% fail on Suspension (28% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (85% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (88% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage
      • 0.096% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.064% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.064% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.3% fail on Suspension arms (36% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Ball joint (78% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.0% fail on Springs
      • 6.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.9% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.064% fail on Mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Macpherson strut (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.19% fail on Shock absorbers (78% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.032% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.032% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 11% fail on Transmission (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 11% fail on Drive shafts (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 11% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Belts
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
      • 0.064% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.032% fail on Door condition
        • 0.032% fail on Hinge
    • 0.22% fail on Chassis (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Chassis condition (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.064% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.16% fail on Spare wheel (20 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Spare wheel condition (19 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Carrier (30 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.064% fail on System (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.096% fail on Body
      • 0.096% fail on Other body component
    • 0.064% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.032% fail on Bracket
    • 0.032% fail on Towbar
      • 0.032% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.032% fail on Load security
      • 0.032% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.032% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.032% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.032% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.032% fail on Cabs
      • 0.032% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Visibility (86% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Washers (85% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
  • 9.4% fail on Brakes
    • 6.0% fail on Brake performance (27% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (73% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (74% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (77% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.86% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt
          • 0.80% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.064% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.61% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.096% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (71% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs (73% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (47% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (47% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.064% fail on Cable
        • 0.064% fail on Lever
    • 0.70% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.61% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.096% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Pedal
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.38% fail on Lever
    • 0.096% fail on Rigid brake pipes (90% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.064% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.064% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.67% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.57% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (52% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.45% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.032% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.45% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.45% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.99% fail on Seat belts (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Condition
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment
    • 0.26% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.032% fail on Airbags
      • 0.032% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.93% fail on Steering (61% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Steering linkage components (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.032% fail on Other components
        • 0.032% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.032% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.26% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.26% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.16% fail on Steering wheel (19 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.41% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.29% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
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