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CE56 BVW

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,541 mi
Last recorded59,541 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 BVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 59,541 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel rim damaged

Nearside Rear tyre's flat

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective heavy rim damaged ()

corrosion to front discs

exhaust rear hanger broken off but system still secure

Fail 10 Nov 2016 59,539 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle outer handle missing (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed budget 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front inner wheel rim damaged

Nearside Rear tyre's flat

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective heavy rim damaged ()

corrosion to front discs

exhaust rear hanger broken off but system still secure

Pass 9 Nov 2015 54,960 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off but system still secure

Fail 9 Nov 2015 54,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off but system still secure

Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust rear hanger strap corroded off but system still secure

spare wheel rim heavily damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2014 50,553 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust rear hanger strap corroded off but system still secure

spare wheel rim heavily damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2013 46,392 miles

exhaust rear strap corroded off but system not insecure

front number plate damaged but still readable

spare wheel rim heavily buckled

Fail 6 Nov 2013 46,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear strap corroded off but system not insecure

front number plate damaged but still readable

spare wheel rim heavily buckled

Pass 2 Nov 2012 37,731 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 37,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 13,037 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,027 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,435 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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CE56 BVW is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol 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 CE56 BVW, 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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CE56 BVW is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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