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FG06 ELC

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,990 mi
Last recorded88,990 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 ELC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 88,990 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 71,982 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,060 miles

Offside Front shock absorber slight misting of oil

Fail 8 Sep 2020 60,042 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r brake binding slight

Pass 7 Oct 2019 52,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 52,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 43,835 miles

Offside Front under wheel arch missing mud skin plastic

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

o/s n/s rear shock absorbers corroding

Fail 6 Oct 2018 43,612 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

o/s n/s rear shock absorbers corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2017 35,872 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 35,872 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 29,435 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,320 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 25,024 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

NEARSIDE WASHER JET BLOCKED

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 30 Jan 2013 22,118 miles

Support strap on silencer corroded away.

Fail 30 Jan 2013 22,116 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Support strap on silencer corroded away.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 18,354 miles

all 4 tyres have minor cracking on outer sidewalls

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 15,646 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 12,023 miles

rear wiper poor

Pass 26 Jan 2009 8,467 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 8,467 miles

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

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

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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FG06 ELC is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,127 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 FG06 ELC, 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 20 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG06 ELC is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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