2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Citroen C2 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,225 MOT tests in 2024. 50.9% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time50.9%
Failed or needed repairs49.1%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,225 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.0%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.7%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    62 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.3%
  10. Side repeaters: incorrect colour3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.9%
  2. Suspension33.2%
  3. Brakes23.1%
  4. Body & chassis16.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.8%
  6. Tyres8.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.1%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.2%

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 2004 Citroen C2?

In 2024, 50.9% of 2004 Citroen C2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,225 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Citroen C2?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Citroen C2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).