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CX55 EUU

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,648 mi
Last recorded85,648 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 EUU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 85,648 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 85,311 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 75,431 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 75,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 68,292 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 62,942 miles

Engine management light is on.

One front & one middle exhaust rubber are broken.

One of the n/s tail lights is not working.

Part of the high level brake light is not working.

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 57,648 miles

O/s rear tyre perishing

centre exhaust rubber hanger snapped

child seat fitted n/s rear

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

front - rear brake pipes heavily under sealed

n/s front tyre perishing

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit

oil on engine

Pass 28 Oct 2015 52,069 miles

Front brake pads look low.

Middle exhaust rubber is broken.

Oil on engine & gearbox.

One front exhaust rubber is broken.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 52,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads look low.

Middle exhaust rubber is broken.

N/s rear tyre is only just above the limit & has a nail in the tread.

Oil on engine & gearbox.

One front exhaust rubber is broken.

Fail 22 Oct 2014 45,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

One middle exhaust mounting rubber is broken.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 45,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

One middle exhaust mounting rubber is broken.

Fail 31 Oct 2013 37,832 miles

N/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

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

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

Oil leaks on engine & gearbox.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 37,832 miles

N/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Oil leaks on engine & gearbox.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,624 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,860 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 28,957 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 25,392 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 25,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?

Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
5,392
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,238
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,173
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,549
Registration plate lamp not working 1,436
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,406
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CX55 EUU is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 46,408 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 Proton GEN-2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX55 EUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton GEN-2 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CX55 EUU registered?

CX55 EUU is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 February 2006.

Is CX55 EUU safe to buy?

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