2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Citroen C2 MOT pass rate and common faults

267 MOT tests in 2024. 47.9% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time47.9%
Failed or needed repairs52.1%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 267 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working11.2%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.2%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.9%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    17 marked dangerous
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.7%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.8%
  2. Suspension28.5%
  3. Brakes23.6%
  4. Body & chassis21.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.1%
  6. Tyres7.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.5%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2010 Citroen C2?

In 2024, 47.9% of 2010 Citroen C2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 267 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Citroen C2?

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

Is the 2010 Citroen C2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).