Citroen 2cv vs Citroen C3: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Citroen 2cv
71%
MOT pass rate · 7,862 vehicles
Citroen C3
73%
MOT pass rate · 313,702 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Citroen C3 is the more reliable of the two — 73% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen 2cv | Citroen C3 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 73% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 27% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 70,265 mi | 84,223 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 7,862 | 313,702 |
Most common faults
Citroen 2cv
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Citroen C3
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Citroen C3 is the more reliable of the two — 73% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.