2007 Citroën C2 · 8,492 MOT tests
2007 Citroën C2 reliability
2007 Citroën C2s fail 45.9% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 7 C2 years (8,492 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C2s: 47.7%)
- 45.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C2s: 47.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 82,475
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,492
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 13.4% of tests fail here (96% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Citroën C2
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.9%
- Lights and electrics19.4%
- Body, chassis and structure13.4%
- Brakes11.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9%
- Tyres8.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.06%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.17%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 4.11%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.05%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.97%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.9%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.76%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.15%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.42%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.14%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.74%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.37%)
Is a 2007 Citroën C2 reliable?
2007 Citroën C2s fail 45.9% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 7 C2 years (8,492 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Citroën C2 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (5.06% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.17% of tests), position lamp not working (4.11% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Citroën C2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Citroën C2 shows 82,475 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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