Citroen 2Cv: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 16.4% of Citroen 2Cv MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1987, 1988 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 638 | 16.0% |
| 1984 | 707 | 16.6% |
| 1985 | 1,582 | 16.4% |
| 1986 | 2,571 | 16.6% |
| 1987 | 3,486 | 17.2% |
| 1988 | 2,795 | 16.7% |
| 1989 | 2,011 | 16.5% |
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.