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BV56 FWZ

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,537 mi
Last recorded86,537 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 FWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 86,537 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 86,531 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 83,382 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 83,380 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 74,482 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bumper slight damage, no sharp edges

Fail 27 Aug 2022 74,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bumper slight damage, no sharp edges

Pass 9 Sep 2021 68,377 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 68,325 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 65,935 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2020 65,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Boot also torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,033 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 60,311 miles

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

Pass 1 Sep 2017 54,736 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE & WEARING OFF TOWARDS OUTER EDGE

Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,667 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,552 miles

slight oil leak(s) on engine

unable to visually check brake pads

Pass 1 Sep 2014 33,001 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 28,614 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 23,833 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 23,833 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 19,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 19,391 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 16,506 miles

nearside rear brake slightly sticking on

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 24 Aug 2009 13,278 miles

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

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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BV56 FWZ is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BV56 FWZ, 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 BV56 FWZ registered?

BV56 FWZ is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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