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DS56 AAJ

2007 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

155,129 mi
Last recorded155,129 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS56 AAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 155,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 155,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure link loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure link loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 155,126 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 155,062 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 25 Jan 2019 148,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 148,074 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 127,087 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Fail 7 Dec 2017 127,086 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 2 Dec 2016 97,149 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 97,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 76,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 76,581 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 60,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 24 Jan 2014 54,654 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust manifold cat has slight leak (crack around bottom weld)

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall tyre and rim has damage

rear coil springs corroded

rear handbrake cables corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2014 54,654 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

exhaust manifold cat has slight leak (crack around bottom weld)

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall tyre and rim has damage

rear coil springs corroded

rear handbrake cables corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 48,756 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre has a cut to inner side wall but does not expose any cords

near side rear tyre has a cut to inner side wall but does not expose any cords

Pass 4 Jan 2012 40,963 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 40,963 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

offside and nearside front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2011 35,476 miles

offside front fog light lense missing

Fail 29 Jan 2011 35,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

offside front fog light lense missing

Pass 22 Jan 2010 28,053 miles

front tyres are scrubbed /worn on edges

play in n/s top suspension mounting

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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DS56 AAJ is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 DS56 AAJ, 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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DS56 AAJ is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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