Citroen C2 MOT Results
Registered in 200954.1% pass rate
from 3,330 tests in 2017
(40% 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.
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26% fail on
Suspension
(140% worse than other 2009 cars)
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18% fail on
Drive shafts
(15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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18% fail on
Front drive shafts
(15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 18% fail on Constant velocity joints (15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Couplings
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0.090% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
(5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Drive shafts (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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18% fail on
Front drive shafts
(15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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5.3% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(110% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.030% fail on Condition
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2.9% fail on
Suspension arms
(57% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Attachment
- 0.030% fail on Condition
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2.1% fail on
Coil springs
(48% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Condition (50% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Location (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Wheel bearings
(180% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.75% fail on Front (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Rear (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.36% fail on
Shock absorbers
(69% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Condition (69% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.27% fail on Condition
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0.12% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.12% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.030% fail on General condition
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0.030% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.030% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.030% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.030% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.030% fail on
Axles
- 0.030% fail on Axle beam
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18% fail on
Drive shafts
(15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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21% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(36% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 8.7% fail on Stop lamp (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Registration plate lamp (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Position lamps
- 3.2% fail on Front lamps
- 0.78% fail on Rear lamps
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3.9% fail on
Direction indicators
(150% worse than other 2009 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Flashing type
(150% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Individual lamps (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.51% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Side repeaters
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3.9% fail on
Flashing type
(150% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
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2.9% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.9% fail on Headlamp
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0.030% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.030% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.30% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.30% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.21% fail on Horn
- 0.15% fail on Battery
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0.060% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.060% fail on Switch
- 0.060% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.030% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.030% fail on Rear reflectors
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9.7% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(84% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Wipers (96% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Washers (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Windscreen
- 0.15% fail on Mirrors
- 0.060% fail on Bonnet
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8.2% fail on
Tyres
- 4.6% fail on Tread depth
- 4.1% fail on Condition
- 0.27% fail on Size/type
- 0.060% fail on Valve stem
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7.0% fail on
Brakes
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3.7% fail on
Brake performance
(28% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Rear wheels (51% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.99% fail on Front wheels
- 0.87% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.36% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.090% fail on Brake operation
- 0.060% fail on Service brake performance
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2.8% fail on
Hub components
- 1.6% fail on Brake discs (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Brake pads (36% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.57% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.57% fail on Condition
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0.30% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(62% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Components
(59% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Pipes (76% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Hoses
- 0.030% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.030% fail on Operation
- 0.030% fail on Leaks
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0.27% fail on
Components
(59% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.30% fail on ABS
- 0.21% fail on Restricted movement
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0.12% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.12% fail on
Pedal
- 0.090% fail on Anti-slip
- 0.030% fail on Condition
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0.12% fail on
Pedal
- 0.090% fail on Electronic stability system
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3.7% fail on
Brake performance
(28% worse than other 2009 cars)
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6.0% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Exhaust system (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Emissions
- 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.060% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.060% fail on Cap
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0.81% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(83% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Doors
- 0.21% fail on Passengers front (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Drivers
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0.24% fail on
Seats
(170% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Passengers
- 0.12% fail on Drivers
- 0.15% fail on Spare wheel (27 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Body condition
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0.030% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.030% fail on Chassis
- 0.030% fail on Body security
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0.24% fail on
Doors
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0.78% fail on
Steering
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0.45% fail on
Steering system
(58% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Steering rack
- 0.12% fail on Ball joint
- 0.12% fail on Track rod end (85% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.060% fail on
Free play
- 0.060% fail on Steering rack
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0.27% fail on
Steering control
(13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Steering column (23 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Steering wheel (37 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.090% fail on
Power steering
- 0.060% fail on Operation
- 0.030% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.45% fail on
Steering system
(58% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.66% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.42% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.33% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.090% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.030% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.27% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.18% fail on Condition
- 0.060% fail on Attachment
- 0.030% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.42% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.60% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.60% fail on Registration plate
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0.18% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.090% fail on Condition
- 0.090% fail on Attachment
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Citroen C2 (2003 - 2010)
Low running costs, including insurance. Good crash test rating.