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C8 HCO

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,322 mi
Last recorded71,322 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 HCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 71,322 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 71,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 69,421 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 69,406 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 66,139 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 66,131 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 62,478 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering slightly stiff in operation

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension lowered on coilovers

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 May 2015 62,793 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

N/S REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SUSPENSION MODIFIED TO THE POINT OF AFECTING SAFE DRIVING

Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,031 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 55,031 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 49,143 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,225 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 40,225 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 30,872 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 30,872 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 30,778 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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C8 HCO is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 C8 HCO, 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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C8 HCO is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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