Citroen 2CV reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 5,973 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 5,973 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 72% of Citroen 2CV cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on tyres and road wheels.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 2CV tends to fail
Share of Citroen 2CV cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on tyres, road wheels, suspension.
Common questions
Is the Citroen 2CV reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Citroen 2CV holds up well for its age: 72% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 71% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Citroen 2CV?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Citroen 2CV in 2024: 13 years and older, 72%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Citroen 2CV MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Citroen 2CV versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).