Citroën C2 I

Citroën C2 I
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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

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length3,670 mm RDW3,665 mm
Width1,660 mm RDW1,664 mm
Height1,470–1,480 mm RDW1,494 mm
Wheelbase2,320 mm RDW2,314 mm
Front track1,433–1,439 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,433–1,439 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight907–1,030 kg RDW932–1,144 kg
Mass in running order1,007–1,130 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,336–1,415 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer520–565 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer450 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats4 RDW–
Doors2 RDW–
Boot space–165–166 L
Fuel tank–41 L
Performance
Top speed158–169 km/h RDW158 km/h
Torque94–242 Nm ASTRA201 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 testPass rateUK averageTests
13 years and older62.2% (61.7–62.7)69.2%36,032

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Suspension48.3%41.6%
Brakes35.9%36.4%
Tyres35.9%31.2%
Lights and electrics35.4%28.8%
Body, chassis and structure29.3%18.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks21.9%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 versionEngineFuelCO₂EU registrations
20101.4 LDiesel113 g/km1,808
20101.1 LPetrol139 g/km1,798
20101.4 LPetrol143 g/km1,550
2010–Petrol142 g/km634
20101.6 LPetrol163 g/km148
2010–Other fuel145 g/km18
20101.6 LDiesel119 g/km18

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 versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2006–20091.1i1.1 LPetrol5-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC138 g/km
2006–20091.4i · 1.4i 8v1.4 LPetrol5-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC143 g/km
2006–20091.4i 16v Stop and Start1.4 LPetrol5-speed automatic5.6 L/100 km NEDC130–133 g/km
2006–20091.4HDi1.4 LDiesel5-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC113 g/km
2008–20091.6HDi 16v VTS1.6 LDiesel5-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2006–20091.6i 16v VTR1.6 LPetrol5-speed automatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC151 g/km
2006–20091.6i 16v VTS · 1.6i 16v Code1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual6.9 L/100 km NEDC163 g/km
2004C2 1.1i1.1 LPetrol5-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC141 g/km
2004C2 1.4i SensoDrive1.4 LPetrol5-speed automatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC141 g/km
2004C2 1.4 HDi1.4 LDiesel5-speed manual4.1 L/100 km NEDC108 g/km
2004C2 1.6i 16v SensoDrive1.6 LPetrol5-speed automatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC151 g/km
2004C2 1.6i 16v GT1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.