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BL55 ZJV

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

98,822 mi
Last recorded98,822 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 ZJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2023 98,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of rear axle mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 96,650 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 93,354 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 90,414 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 90,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 80,819 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 80,801 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing both sides (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure pinch bolt (2.7.2b)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing both sides (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 80,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement at caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective pinch bolt at base of shock absorber to stub axle a unit not long enough to reach locking device (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 75,180 miles

Front wipers smearing

Rear exhaust mounts broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 66,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both hand brake levers not fully returning

exhaust rear mount broken

rear exhaust box strap broken

Pass 2 Jun 2014 66,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both hand brake levers not fully returning

exhaust rear mount broken

rear exhaust box strap broken

Fail 31 May 2013 61,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 31 May 2013 61,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

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

Fail 23 May 2012 56,176 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perrished & wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2012 56,176 miles

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

offside rear tyre perrished & wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2010 48,440 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 48,414 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,473 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 40,473 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 38,581 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 ZJV 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 BL55 ZJV, 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 ZJV is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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