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AO56 GXA

2006 Citroen C2

Yellow Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,595 mi
Last recorded102,595 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 GXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 102,595 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front of rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front brake heavy

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front of rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel trim fitted incorrectly trapping tyre valve

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine coolant level low

heat shield at front exhaust loose and vibrating

signs of coolant leak at rear o/s of engine

Fail 15 Nov 2018 102,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front of rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front brake heavy

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front of rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel trim fitted incorrectly trapping tyre valve

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine coolant level low

heat shield at front exhaust loose and vibrating

signs of coolant leak at rear o/s of engine

Pass 14 Nov 2017 86,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 77,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box rusty and holed (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre , nail in tread been run flat

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in bottom of windscreen (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracks in tread

Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

exhaust silencer box rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2014 67,606 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin rusty

rear nearside bump stop missing

very slight bulges in both rear tyres

Pass 13 Nov 2013 61,273 miles

front offside brake slight binding

Pass 19 Nov 2012 54,460 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,423 miles

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

advise front nearside tyre cuts in tread

front nearside plastic inner wheel arch panel fixings loose

advise front offside tyre cuts in tread close to cords

Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,463 miles

advise both front brake discs faces rusty on inside faces

advise chip in windscreen nearside

advise small splits in both wiper blades

Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,486 miles

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 GXA is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Yellow with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GXA, 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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AO56 GXA is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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