Citroen 2Cv: emissions & environmental MOT failures
Emissions & environmental was a recorded failure area in 4.6% of Citroen 2Cv MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1987, 1989 cars.
More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair cost: £100–£600 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Emissions & environmental failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 638 | 3.0% |
| 1984 | 707 | 3.3% |
| 1985 | 1,582 | 3.7% |
| 1986 | 2,571 | 3.9% |
| 1987 | 3,486 | 5.8% |
| 1988 | 2,795 | 4.4% |
| 1989 | 2,011 | 4.9% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.