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DS56 AAU

2007 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,740 mi
Last recorded98,740 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS56 AAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 98,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread /outer sidewall perishing ...lots of small splits 175..65..14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge 175..65..14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread /outer sidewall perishing ...lots of small splits 175..65..14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 98,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread /outer sidewall perishing ...lots of small splits 175..65..14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge 175..65..14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread /outer sidewall perishing ...lots of small splits 175..65..14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 93,633 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 93,633 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 88,738 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2020 85,195 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 73,723 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 68,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 58,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 47,549 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 47,549 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 37,957 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 24,893 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 19,435 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 19,435 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 AAU is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AAU, 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 AAU is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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