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DA56 XLB

2007 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,495 mi
Last recorded83,495 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 XLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2016 83,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Bonnet pull is insecure

Both front brake discs are pitted

Both front lower arm bushes are perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2015 73,726 miles

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 67,762 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 14,373 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,042 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 61,042 miles

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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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DA56 XLB is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,920 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 DA56 XLB, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DA56 XLB registered?

DA56 XLB is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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