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BG56 GVR

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,106 mi
Last recorded161,106 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 GVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 161,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 160,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 160,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front top mount has slight lift

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 72,186 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 70,794 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 65,916 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 60,188 miles

both front lower arms inner bushes are cracking

both front tyres are low on tread

Fail 4 Nov 2020 60,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both front lower arms inner bushes are cracking

both front tyres are low on tread

Pass 23 Nov 2019 54,777 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 46,347 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 42,718 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 42,718 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 37,388 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 33,489 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 29,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Oct 2014 29,730 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2013 26,199 miles

O/s/r tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2012 22,668 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Oct 2012 22,668 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 18,811 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 15,069 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 15,069 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 10,935 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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BG56 GVR is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BG56 GVR, 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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BG56 GVR is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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