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DU56 XLR

2007 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,102 mi
Last recorded94,102 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 XLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 94,102 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 89,395 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 89,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 84,409 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 84,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi-hose insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 84,369 miles

Electronic power steering not working steering pulls to right hand side not working properley (2.6 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 79,506 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 74,558 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 74,558 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 68,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 68,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 64,118 miles

front discs worn and corroded

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has cuts to inner sidewall but not down to cords

rear back box corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 59,931 miles

exhaust bracket broke

front brakes in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear n/s tyre worn uneven 195-45-16

rear o/s brake binding

wiper blades split

Fail 17 Dec 2013 59,865 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust bracket broke

front brakes in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear n/s tyre worn uneven 195-45-16

rear o/s brake binding

wiper blades split

Pass 22 Jan 2013 52,584 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 44,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 37,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

washers poor

Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,286 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 28,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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DU56 XLR is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DU56 XLR, 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 DU56 XLR registered?

DU56 XLR is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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