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BJ56 VHR

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,887 mi
Last recorded121,887 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 121,887 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 121,864 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 121,814 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 113,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 103,411 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,203 miles

Centre Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 90,111 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,210 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 74,210 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 62,824 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 62,824 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 55,184 miles

both rear susp.axle bump stops are missing.

Fail 21 Nov 2013 55,184 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear susp.axle bump stops are missing.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 6,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,910 miles

o/s rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 29 Nov 2011 37,667 miles

front brake disks in a poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2010 30,171 miles

Front brake disc's in poor condition.

Front brake pads low.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 23,765 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 VHR is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHR, 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 VHR is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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