2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Citroen C2 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,121 MOT tests in 2024. 51.2% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time51.2%
Failed or needed repairs48.8%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,121 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.6%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.5%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.8%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  6. Washers: not working3.8%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.7%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    87 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.6%
  2. Suspension30.7%
  3. Body & chassis17.8%
  4. Brakes16.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.2%
  6. Tyres7.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.4%

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 2009 Citroen C2?

In 2024, 51.2% of 2009 Citroen C2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,121 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Citroen C2?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 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).