Citroen C2
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 8 years from 21,611 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
70%
Total Tests
21,611
Best Year
2007 (71%)
Years Covered
8
About the Citroen C2
The Citroen C2 has been tested 21,611 times in 2026 MOT data across 8 model years (2003 to 2010), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2007 model is the most reliable with a 71% pass rate from 3,878 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 67%. With just a 4 point spread, the C2 is consistently reliable regardless of year.
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
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Citroen C2 by Year
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