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BG06 FAO

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,364 mi
Last recorded98,364 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 FAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 98,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back to middle (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f top shocker mount has slight play

n/s/f tyre perished slightly

Fail 13 Jun 2018 98,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back to middle (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f top shocker mount has slight play

n/s/f tyre perished slightly

Fail 27 Apr 2018 98,315 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective anti roll bar (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broke (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop is missing

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

battery is insecure but unlikely to fall

Pass 31 Oct 2016 78,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Front wiper blades deteriorating

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 73,975 miles

slight play in steering rack

o/s beam pattern deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,286 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 68,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,447 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,681 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,754 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 49,094 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre slight cut on sidewall

nearside rear tyre slight cut on sidewall

offside front tyre slight cut on sidewall

Fail 4 May 2010 49,090 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre slight cut on sidewall

nearside rear tyre slight cut on sidewall

offside front tyre slight cut on sidewall

Pass 16 May 2009 41,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BG06 FAO is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BG06 FAO, 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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BG06 FAO is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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