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AO56 CVB

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,381 mi
Last recorded147,381 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 CVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 147,381 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sun visors loose and starting to drop down

Fail 15 Jun 2021 147,344 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe near flexible section , hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 R14 82h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sun visors loose and starting to drop down

Pass 11 Jun 2020 137,228 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 132,886 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 132,886 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 130,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 130,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure at base (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 126,820 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 126,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 116,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 115,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear box poor condition

nearside front outer sill weak

nearside front upper spring seat missing

Pass 15 Sep 2014 110,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2014 110,949 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2013 106,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 100,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 94,095 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 86,889 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 86,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 77,410 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Citroen C2?

Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,516
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
61,057
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,269
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,833
Registration plate lamp not working 22,386
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20,787
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15,873
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AO56 CVB is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,127 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO56 CVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO56 CVB registered?

AO56 CVB is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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