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BJ56 TZW

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

77,437 mi
Last recorded77,437 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 TZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2021 77,437 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe/cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 75,067 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted . unable to inspect outer sills

spare wheel and carrier missing

Fail 28 Jul 2020 75,067 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has splits within the treads , no ply or cords showing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted . unable to inspect outer sills

spare wheel and carrier missing

Pass 28 Aug 2019 71,755 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 28 Aug 2019 71,754 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 31 Aug 2018 66,286 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 30 Aug 2018 66,286 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front shock absorbers soft in operation [damping reduced]

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,337 miles

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 63,337 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 59,440 miles

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Fail 23 Aug 2016 59,440 miles

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

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 19 Aug 2015 54,857 miles

exhaust rear mounting broken but exhaust still secure

hand brake lever on o/s/r caliper not returning fully to stop

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and approaching 2mm limit

n/s/r tyre on 2mm limit and wearing unevenly in bands on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 2mm limit and tread starting to split

slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Aug 2015 54,857 miles

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

exhaust rear mounting broken but exhaust still secure

hand brake lever on o/s/r caliper not returning fully to stop

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and approaching 2mm limit

n/s/r tyre on 2mm limit and wearing unevenly in bands on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 2mm limit and tread starting to split

slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 9 Aug 2014 50,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 50,335 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 42,487 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 42,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 34,226 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 27,160 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 21,933 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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BJ56 TZW is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BJ56 TZW, 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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BJ56 TZW is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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