2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Citroen C2 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,722 MOT tests in 2024. 55.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time55.0%
Failed or needed repairs45.0%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,722 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.6%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.1%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.8%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.4%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    80 marked dangerous
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension27.2%
  2. Lights & electrics26.5%
  3. Body & chassis15.9%
  4. Brakes15.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.3%
  6. Tyres8.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.5%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.7%

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 2008 Citroen C2?

In 2024, 55.0% of 2008 Citroen C2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,722 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Citroen C2?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; service brake performance: excessively binding; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Citroen C2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).