2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Citroen C2 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,594 MOT tests in 2024. 49.7% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time49.7%
Failed or needed repairs50.3%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,594 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.6%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.1%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    78 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics39.5%
  2. Suspension33.8%
  3. Brakes19.1%
  4. Body & chassis18.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.8%
  7. Tyres7.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.7%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Citroen C2?

In 2024, 49.7% of 2005 Citroen C2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,594 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Citroen C2?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Citroen C2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).