2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Citroen C2 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,953 MOT tests in 2024. 54.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time54.6%
Failed or needed repairs45.4%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,953 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.1%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    120 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.5%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  9. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.6%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.7%
  2. Suspension28.3%
  3. Body & chassis17.2%
  4. Brakes16.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  6. Tyres8.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks8.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.7%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.2%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.8%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2007 Citroen C2?

In 2024, 54.6% of 2007 Citroen C2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,953 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Citroen C2?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Citroen C2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).