2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Citroen C2 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,685 MOT tests in 2024. 54.7% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time54.7%
Failed or needed repairs45.3%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,685 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.2%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    87 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  7. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.1%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.0%
  2. Suspension25.9%
  3. Brakes17.2%
  4. Body & chassis14.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.3%
  6. Tyres9.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.7%

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: 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 2006 Citroen C2?

In 2024, 54.7% of 2006 Citroen C2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,685 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Citroen C2?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; 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 2006 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).