Citroën C2 I

The Citroën C2 I (2003–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 19 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Model codes: A6 · Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,670 mm RDW | 3,665 mm |
| Width | 1,660 mm RDW | 1,664 mm |
| Height | 1,470–1,480 mm RDW | 1,494 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,320 mm RDW | 2,314 mm |
| Front track | 1,433–1,439 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,433–1,439 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 907–1,030 kg RDW | 932–1,144 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,007–1,130 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,336–1,415 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 520–565 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 450 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 4 RDW | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – |
| Boot space | – | 165–166 L |
| Fuel tank | – | 41 L |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 158–169 km/h RDW | 158 km/h |
| Torque | 94–242 Nm ASTRA | 201 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 195/45R16, 185/55R15, 175/65R14, 165/70R14
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, fr, pl), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 62.2% (61.7–62.7) | 69.2% | 36,032 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 48.3% | 41.6% |
| Brakes | 35.9% | 36.4% |
| Tyres | 35.9% | 31.2% |
| Lights and electrics | 35.4% | 28.8% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 29.3% | 18.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 21.9% | 17.1% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 19 versions of the Citroën C2 I
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European Union 7 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.4 L | Diesel | 113 g/km | 1,808 |
| 2010 | 1.1 L | Petrol | 139 g/km | 1,798 |
| 2010 | 1.4 L | Petrol | 143 g/km | 1,550 |
| 2010 | – | Petrol | 142 g/km | 634 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 163 g/km | 148 |
| 2010 | – | Other fuel | 145 g/km | 18 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | Diesel | 119 g/km | 18 |
United Kingdom 12 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–20091.1i | 1.1 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 138 g/km |
| 2006–20091.4i · 1.4i 8v | 1.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
| 2006–20091.4i 16v Stop and Start | 1.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 130–133 g/km |
| 2006–20091.4HDi | 1.4 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 113 g/km |
| 2008–20091.6HDi 16v VTS | 1.6 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2006–20091.6i 16v VTR | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 151 g/km |
| 2006–20091.6i 16v VTS · 1.6i 16v Code | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 163 g/km |
| 2004C2 1.1i | 1.1 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 141 g/km |
| 2004C2 1.4i SensoDrive | 1.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 141 g/km |
| 2004C2 1.4 HDi | 1.4 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 108 g/km |
| 2004C2 1.6i 16v SensoDrive | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 151 g/km |
| 2004C2 1.6i 16v GT | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 158 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.





