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27.2%fail rate

Citroen C2 common MOT failures and failure rate

What a Citroen C2 fails its MOT on most often, from real DVSA test data, and the part that resolves each item.

Based on 2,317 MOT tests in a recent DVSA sample.

What it fails on, and the fix

Suspension29.5% of failures
Lamps & electrical27.8% of failures
Other22.1% of failures
Usually bodywork or inspection, not a single bolt-on part.
Brakes15.9% of failures
Tyres15.2% of failures
Visibility/wipers13.3% of failures

About 27.2% of MOT tests recorded on the Citroen C2 in this DVSA sample end in a failure. The pattern is consistent: the same handful of items account for most of them.

Its most common failure is suspension, which makes up 29.5% of the Citroen C2's failures, followed by suspension, lamps & electrical, other, brakes. Each item below links to the part that resolves it. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying, and have safety-critical work done by a competent mechanic.

Other models

Citroen C3 MOT failures23.8% failure rateCitroen C1 MOT failures21.0% failure rateCitroen Berlingo MOT failures27.4% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures22.8% failure rate

Sources: DVSA MOT History API: MOT test results and defect data ยท DVSA MOT testing data for Great Britain