Citroën C2 statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 6,191 −25.6% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 5,012 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 52.9% Cars of the same ages 58.8%
• Rank by number licensed No. 404 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2010 56,476 licensed
• Average annual mileage 4,108 miles a year

How many Citroën C2s are left in Great Britain?

There were 6,191 Citroën C2s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 5,012 declared off the road (SORN). That is 89.0% fewer than the peak of 56,476 in 2010.

Citroën C2 versions

The Citroën C2 VTS has its own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.

Citroën C2 MOT reliability

In 2025, 52.9% of Citroën C2 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Citroën C2s tested pass 58.8% of the time, so the Citroën C2 does worse than average for its age, by 5.9 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 52.7%.

Citroën C2 MOT failures

Suspension is the most common reason a Citroën C2 fails its MOT, appearing on 47.9% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 9.9% of Citroën C2 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Citroën C2 MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Citroën C2 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”, on 12.9% of 3,869 failed tests. 69.8% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Citroën C2 by year

6 years of the Citroën C2, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2006 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (56.4% passed first time) and the 2009 cars worst (49.8%).

Citroën C2 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 6,808 Citroën C2s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 49.0% have an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc, and 31.6% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Citroën C2 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Citroën C2 from 2004 to 2009. On the NEDC test (listings 2004 to 2009), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 40.9 to 68.9 mpg, with CO2 of 107 to 163 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “C2”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Citroën C2 safety recalls

DVSA lists 11 safety recalls for the Citroën C2 since 1992, the first in 2004. The most recent was launched on 5 October 2010.

All 11 Citroën C2 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Citroën C2. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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