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BG06 VWS

2006 Citroen C2

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,925 mi
Last recorded118,925 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 VWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 118,925 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 118,924 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 105,368 miles

Exhaust backbox deteriorted

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 105,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust backbox deteriorted

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 93,793 miles

N/S REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

both rear tyres getting slightly low

front brake pads hard to see look slightly low

slight misting of oil offside front shock absorber

slight play offside front steering arm

Fail 23 Apr 2013 93,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres getting slightly low

front brake pads hard to see look slightly low

slight misting of oil offside front shock absorber

slight play offside front steering arm

Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,246 miles

front wiper blades split at ends

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 61,494 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 61,397 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 44,231 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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BG06 VWS is a 2006 Citroen C2 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VWS, 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 VWS is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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