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C8 RGN

2006 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

188,219 mi
Last recorded188,219 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 RGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 188,219 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

sills corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2016 188,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

sills corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 175,165 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Jun 2015 175,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 May 2014 162,803 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 May 2014 162,803 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2013 138,213 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)

Fail 22 May 2013 138,209 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 17 May 2012 111,055 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 11,047 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 92,015 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 71,167 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 46,912 miles

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)

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 RGN is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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