RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Citroen 2CV reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·5,973 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.
72%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 71% of peers
+11.1 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
5,973 tests · fleet 61%
72%
Where the 2CV fails
Suspension97
Brakes97
Body & structure97
Steering99
Tyres99
Lights & electrics92
Holds up better on tyres, road wheels, suspension.
Share of 13 years and older Citroen 2CV MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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