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BV56 FXW

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,332 mi
Last recorded72,332 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 FXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 72,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak SUMP ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 72,332 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak SUMP ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 66,234 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)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake/s slight lag

Pass 12 Sep 2015 62,005 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 54,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,827 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 52,827 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,129 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,092 miles

Advise all tyres on 3mm

Advise nearside rear tyre nail in tread

Advise parking brake travel excessive although brake locks on brake test

Advise rear number plate faded but still legible

Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,290 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 32,290 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres are perished.

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

Front brake discs are worn.

Long hand brake travel.

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,873 miles

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

Offside 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 FXW is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FXW, 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 FXW registered?

BV56 FXW is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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