Citroen 2CV MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Citroen 2CV. Check any 2CV by registration number below.
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78.3%
Avg Pass Rate
-6.4%
vs Citroen Avg
12
Year Ranges
Good
Reliability
Citroen 2CV — MOT Reliability Overview
The Citroen 2CV has an average MOT pass rate of 78.3%, which is 6.4 percentage points below the Citroen brand average of 84.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your 2CV on the road.
The most common reasons a Citroen 2CV fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your 2CV for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Citroen 2CV, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Citroen 2CV performs at MOT across different model years.
1990
Based on 575 vehicles
2.2%
20.2%
1989
Based on 1,089 vehicles
2.5%
19.1%
1988
Based on 1,613 vehicles
2.3%
16.5%
1987
Based on 1,970 vehicles
2.3%
18.3%
1986
Based on 1,504 vehicles
2.9%
16.2%
1985
Based on 952 vehicles
1.9%
14.7%
1984
Based on 409 vehicles
1.8%
21.4%
1983
Based on 205 vehicles
7.6%
22.8%
1982
Based on 83 vehicles
2.4%
22.0%
1981
Based on 60 vehicles
5.3%
15.8%
1976
Based on 31 vehicles
0.0%
0
Based on 3,193 vehicles
54k mi
Top MOT Failures — Citroen 2CV
The most common reasons a Citroen 2CV fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Emissions levels exceed default limits
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Nearside
Front Offside
Nearside
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Citroen 2CV — Frequently Asked Questions
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