Is the Citroen C2 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 13,851 MOT tests, around 59% of Citroen C2s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 14% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 27%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 86% petrol, 14% diesel. Every petrol C2 in the data (2003 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel C2s in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 59%
- Likely charged
- 14%
- Depends on the car
- 27%
- MOT tests analysed
- 13,851
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
C2 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many C2s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Likely compliant261 tested | Likely charged51 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant1,940 tested | Likely charged574 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant1,858 tested | Likely charged350 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant2,232 tested | Likely charged266 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant1,914 tested | Likely charged308 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard1,973 tested | Likely charged242 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard1,529 tested | Likely charged163 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard169 tested | Likely charged19 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the C2
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (86% of C2s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (14% of C2s tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how C2s fare at the MOT too: see the Citroen C2 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Citroen C2 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Citroen C2s in this data were first registered between 2003 and 2010. 2009 was the most common year, with 2,514 tests (18% of the total), and half were registered in 2007 or later.
C2s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 53% of the time, at an average of 81,898 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 52% of the time with 82,514 miles on average.
On a budget, the oldest petrol C2s likely to comply are from 2006. 1,914 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 54% of the time and averaged 84,359 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the C2's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (11.3% of tests); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (6.9%); body and structure: "constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (6.3%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 17.2% of tests.
Overall, 52% of C2s passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 83,387 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Citroen models
About this data
Based on 13,851 first MOT tests of the Citroen C2 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 13,851 MOT tests say about the Citroen C2 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Citroen C2 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 59% of C2s on the road are likely compliant and 14% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol C2 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol C2s first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel C2 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel C2s from 2010 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific C2 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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