MOT failure data · 2025
Citroen 2CV MOT problems
Across every Citroen 2CV that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was rear fog lamp not working, on 5.42% of failure items. The broadest problem area was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment at 37.35%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Citroen 2CV MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rear fog lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.42% |
| 2 | Prescribed areas prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced | Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.56% |
| 3 | Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.51% |
| 4 | Non catalyst emissions emissions carbon monoxide content excessive | Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.26% |
| 5 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.75% |
| 6 | Headlamp aim too low | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.04% |
| 7 | Individual direction indicators not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.04% |
| 8 | Joints constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Body, chassis, structure | 2.99% |
| 9 | Component mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength | Suspension | 2.94% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 9 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Citroen 2CV, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Citroen 2CV buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Citroen 2CV?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Citroen 2CV MOT FAQs
What does a Citroen 2CV most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Citroen 2CV cars failing their 2025 MOT was "rear fog lamp not working", appearing on 5.42% of failure items.
Does this mean my Citroen 2CV will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Citroen 2CV that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Citroen 2CV passed 78.3% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Citroen 2CV's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Citroen 2CV MOT pass rate · used Citroen 2CV buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.