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DG07 BJE

2007 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,740 mi
Last recorded88,740 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 BJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2020 88,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured dark lens fitted (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured shows white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured dark lens fitted (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front plastic inner wheel arch trims damaged/loose but not likely to become detached

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 6 Feb 2019 83,485 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 83,485 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 82,144 miles

Central Front Exhaust pipe flexi joint detriorated.

Fail 19 Dec 2017 82,143 miles

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

Unable to emission test due to condition of holed exhaust system.

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete Loose. Tighten as necessary. (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inflate to carry out MOT. Set all tyre pressures.

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 76,423 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 20 Dec 2016 76,423 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flange (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 18 Dec 2015 70,753 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 70,753 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 65,026 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,247 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 61,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 57,545 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,812 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,613 miles

rear discs badly pitted and scored

Pass 12 Feb 2010 30,402 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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DG07 BJE is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DG07 BJE, 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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DG07 BJE is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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