Citroen C2 reliability
The Citroen C2 fails its MOT more often than most cars over 10 years old: 47.9% of 13,972 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
11 DVSA recalls for the Citroen C2
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Lights may fail without warning
It has been identified that the position of the exterior lighting control ring may not be detected by the lighting management system and the lights may switch off without warning.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated.
Recalled models: C2 · 12,950 vehicles
Lights may switch off unexpectedly
It has been identified that due to incorrect positioning of the exterior lighting control ring by the lighting management system the lights may switch off unexpectedly.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated
Recalled models: C2 · 37,086 vehicles
Parking brake may fail
The parking brake may fail due to the cable not being manufactured to specification.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the parking brakes cables.
Recalled models: C2 · 754 vehicles
Wipers / lights/ battery charging may be affected.
An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. This ECU could deteriorate and cause operating faults and perhaps failure of certain equipment
Fix: Recall affected vehicles check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification.
Recalled models: C2 · 6,031 vehicles
Front suspension wishbone could become loose
The tightening torque for the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts has proved insufficient. This can lead to loosening represented by abnormal noise
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and retorque front suspension wishbone bolts
Recalled models: C2 · 4,652 vehicles
Rear seat cushion may become insecure
Following a manufacturing issue the rear sear cushion fixings may become damaged and the cushion may not stay in place
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace rear seat cushion fixings
Recalled models: C2 · 18 vehicles
Braking efficiency may reduce
If the battery voltage is abnormally low the antilock braking system electronic control unit may not perform to specification which in rare cases may cause a reduction in braking efficiency.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the Electronic Control Unit.
Recalled models: C2 · 4,032 vehicles
Accelerator pedal returns too slowly
It has been identified that the accelerator pedal can return too slowly. This can have an effect on the driving of the vehicle
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the accelerator pedal replaced.
Recalled models: C2 · 9,868 vehicles
Possible loss of braking efficiency
This concern relates to right hand drive vehicles only. There may cases of the brake linkage lever being defectively assembled which may result in a loss of braking efficiency.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected check and where necessary reposition the brake pedal relay linkage lever.
Recalled models: C2 · 6,772 vehicles
Suspension springs may break
In the exceptional event of a spring breaking there could be a risk of the spring making contact with the vehicle tyre.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a suspension cup to each side of the front suspension.
Recalled models: C2 · 4,962 vehicles
Possible contact between the left hand rear splash shield and the brake hose.
Contact at full suspension travel may occur between the left hand rear splash shield and the brake hose. This may result in wearing of the hose after a period of time.
Fix: Likely to be affected vehicles will have the splash shield modified and the brake hose re-routed.
Recalled models: C2 · 3,193 vehicles
Checking a Citroen C2 before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.