Citroen C2

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 8 model years from 21,611 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

70%

Total Tests

21,611

Highest Pass Rate

2007 (71%)

Years Covered

About the Citroen C2

The Citroen C2 was MOT tested 21,611 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 8 model years (2003 to 2010), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 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 and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2007 model has the highest pass rate at 71% from 3,878 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 67%. With just a 4 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Citroen C2 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 83,097 miles, while the newest (2010) averages 82,928 miles.

Compared to the Citroen brand average of 79%, the C2 is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Citroen models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1398cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£2,153

Per month£179/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 2010 details

How reliable is the Citroen C2?

vs average of all models-12% (82% avg)

vs Citroen brand average-9% (79% avg)

Best to worst year spread4 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Citroen C2 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2010	71%	557	82,928 mi
2009	70%	4,221	83,174 mi
2008	71%	3,435	83,883 mi
2007	71%	3,878	84,901 mi
2006	69%	3,401	86,579 mi
2005	68%	3,314	89,131 mi
2004	67%	2,532	87,915 mi
2003	69%	273	83,097 mi

Questions about the Citroen C2

Is the Citroen C2 reliable?

Across its 8 model years in our data (2003 to 2010), the Citroen C2 averages a 70% MOT pass rate, from 21,611 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2007 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 71%.

Which year Citroen C2 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2007 Citroen C2 has the highest MOT pass rate at 71%, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 67%, a 4 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.