Citroen 2Cv: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Body, structure & corrosion was a recorded failure area in 6.3% of Citroen 2Cv MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1983, 1987 cars.
The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair cost: £200–£1,500+ (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Body, structure & corrosion failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 638 | 7.0% |
| 1984 | 707 | 6.1% |
| 1985 | 1,582 | 6.3% |
| 1986 | 2,571 | 6.0% |
| 1987 | 3,486 | 6.9% |
| 1988 | 2,795 | 5.6% |
| 1989 | 2,011 | 6.3% |
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.