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BL55 TGV

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,143 mi
Last recorded93,143 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 TGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2024 93,143 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 90,989 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear coil springs corroded

rear sills corroded

spare tyre flat and ripped on sidewall

Pass 25 Aug 2022 88,396 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 87,516 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 87,513 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 86,409 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 86,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 85,368 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 85,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 83,709 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 80,546 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 80,538 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken off (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,105 miles

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

slight bind on front o/s brake

Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,046 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 72,957 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 72,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 67,606 miles

n/side rear indicator fading to white.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 61,663 miles

n/side front lower suspension ball noint dust cover split.

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 17 Feb 2012 61,663 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/side front lower suspension ball noint dust cover split.

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 24 Feb 2011 54,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,527 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 47,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,799 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,721 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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BL55 TGV is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BL55 TGV, 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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BL55 TGV is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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