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BV55 XWZ

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,653 mi
Last recorded72,653 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 XWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2025 72,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 67,639 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Jun 2023 63,652 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 61,744 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 59,623 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 58,236 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

advise heavy corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 29 May 2019 55,853 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 53,915 miles

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 May 2017 52,194 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,277 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to edge ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Jun 2015 47,692 miles

N/s/r suspension bump stop missing

N/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2015 47,692 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/s/r suspension bump stop missing

N/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2014 44,781 miles

n/s wiper starting to split

Fail 28 Jun 2014 44,781 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s wiper starting to split

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,560 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 25 Jun 2013 41,560 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f both rear and spare tyres walls cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2012 34,951 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 34,948 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 29,013 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 29,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 25,043 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 20,631 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

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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BV55 XWZ is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BV55 XWZ, 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 BV55 XWZ registered?

BV55 XWZ is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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