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Citroen 2CV MOT Results

66.0% pass rate
from 3,112 tests in 2020
(23% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen 2CV is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Switch
    • 5.4% fail on Direction indicators (96% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Flashing type (96% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (60% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.064% fail on Switch
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps (64% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp (62% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.096% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim (35% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (32% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Position lamps (75% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Position lamp (71% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on All position lamps (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Main beam tell-tale (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment (30% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Horn
      • 0.32% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.19% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (63% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.35% fail on Switch
    • 0.032% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 10.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (45% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Transmission (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.26% fail on Joints
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (59% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (61% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.032% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.2% fail on Doors (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Hinge
        • 0.032% fail on Catch
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
      • 0.096% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.096% fail on Door condition
    • 0.77% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.39% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.35% fail on Pipe
      • 0.032% fail on Hose
    • 0.74% fail on Chassis
      • 0.74% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.67% fail on Body (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Panel (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Other body component
      • 0.096% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.032% fail on Body condition
      • 0.032% fail on Pillar
    • 0.64% fail on Seats
      • 0.45% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.22% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.45% fail on Floor (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Towbar
      • 0.064% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.032% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.096% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.096% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.064% fail on Cabs
      • 0.064% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.032% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.032% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.032% fail on Load security
      • 0.032% fail on Access panel
  • 9.4% fail on Suspension
    • 3.3% fail on Axles (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on King pins (30 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.096% fail on Stub axle (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 2.5% fail on Wheel bearings (64% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.90% fail on Suspension arms (52% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.096% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.064% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.032% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.032% fail on Other components
    • 0.032% fail on Springs
      • 0.032% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.032% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.032% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 8.6% fail on Brakes
    • 6.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.032% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance (31% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (29% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (33% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (26% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake performance (42% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.87% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.84% fail on Rbt
          • 0.67% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.032% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.71% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.39% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.39% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.29% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.29% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.032% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.032% fail on Clevis joint
    • 0.55% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Pedal
      • 0.26% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.48% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.42% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.42% fail on Lever
    • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.032% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.032% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.032% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.032% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.32% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.096% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.064% fail on View to rear
      • 0.064% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (50% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Spark ignition (60% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions (66% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Emissions not tested (96% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.16% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.032% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.39% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.32% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.032% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.032% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 4.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Seat belts (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Condition
      • 0.26% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Requirements
  • 2.6% fail on Tyres (66% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 2.2% fail on Steering (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.064% fail on Other components
        • 0.032% fail on Steering component
        • 0.032% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.064% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.032% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.26% fail on Steering column
    • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.096% fail on Steering play
      • 0.096% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.064% fail on Steering gear (95% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Operation
      • 0.032% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.77% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.032% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Attachment
  • 0.032% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.032% fail on Speedometer
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