Citroen
2cv
7,099 MOT tests analysed. lands in the middle of the pack — here's where 2cvs pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.
That's 2.2 points below the UK fleet average across our 1,984 tracked models — buyers should expect more first-time fails than the typical UK car.
Pass
75.3%
Pass-after-fix
4.7%
Fail
19.2%
Avg miles
53,595
Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%
This model's production run straddles the January 2006 Euro 4 cutoff. Individual cars vary — check your registration plate on the government's ULEZ checker. Daily charges if driven in the zone: London £12.50 · Birmingham £8.00 .
The picture
2cv: middle-of-the-pack on first-time pass
Across 3,193 MOT tests, the 2cv returns 74.1% first-time pass — below the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a split CV-joint boot. A lamp out and an obligatory rear fog lamp missing round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 53,681, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
ABI Insurance Group
Group 6–22
Below the fleet average — generally reasonable to insure. Lower groups cost less to insure; UK fleet average is around Group 22.
Source: ABI Group Rating Panel · administered by Thatcham Research · groups cover standard variants; performance trims may sit higher. Browse all insurance groups →
6–22
out of 50
Top ten reasons for rejection.
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- 01
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated
266 occurrences · 3.7% of tests
- 02
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
230 occurrences · 3.2% of tests
- 03
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
212 occurrences · 3.0% of tests
- 04
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
160 occurrences · 2.3% of tests
- 05
Emissions levels exceed default limits
160 occurrences · 2.3% of tests
- 06
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
155 occurrences · 2.2% of tests
- 07
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
124 occurrences · 1.7% of tests
- 08
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
119 occurrences · 1.7% of tests
- 09
A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
117 occurrences · 1.6% of tests
- 10
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
110 occurrences · 1.5% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
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Buying or keeping a 2cv?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a 2cv and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.