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Citroen 2CV

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 499 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

76%

Total Tests

499

Model Year

1990

Years Covered

1

About the Citroen 2CV

The Citroen 2CV was MOT tested 499 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (1990), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 602cc)
£1,175
Road Tax
£230
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£500
Total per year£1,960
Per month£163/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1990 details

How reliable is the Citroen 2CV?

vs average of all models-6% (82% avg)
vs Citroen brand average-3% (79% avg)

Citroen 2CV by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199076%49948,756 mi

Questions about the Citroen 2CV

Is the Citroen 2CV reliable?

Across its 1 model year in our data (1990), the Citroen 2CV averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 499 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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