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AO56 OPX

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,427 mi
Last recorded89,427 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 OPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 89,427 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake efficiency only just met requirement

Fail 21 Jul 2017 89,599 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported loose clamp (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 78,210 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 78,210 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 73,100 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 69,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Fail 4 Dec 2013 69,019 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 7 Nov 2012 63,030 miles

exhaust loud but within limits

Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 49,347 miles

Air bag light on

E.M light on

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 39,115 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 OPX is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OPX, 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 OPX is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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