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BG56 XKJ

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,843 mi
Last recorded57,843 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 57,843 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 57,215 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 57,215 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 53,707 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 53,705 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2021 52,938 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 52,937 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 52,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 49,394 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 46,942 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 46,938 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 44,712 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 42,644 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,142 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,027 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 36,660 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,185 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,778 miles

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

nearside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 28 Oct 2009 22,483 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 XKJ is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XKJ, 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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What year was BG56 XKJ registered?

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

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