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FH56 BVO

2007 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,979 mi
Last recorded107,979 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 BVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 107,979 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 103,625 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant leak

n/s rear tyre wearing low 175/65/14

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 5 Oct 2018 99,779 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear suspension bump stops missing

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 3 Oct 2018 99,761 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear suspension bump stops missing

spare wheel carrier loose

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 19 Jul 2017 87,315 miles

Both number plates deteriorating

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Interior mirror loose

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Fail 19 Jul 2017 87,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Both number plates deteriorating

Both rear bump stops missing

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

interior mirror missing

Pass 21 Jul 2016 76,258 miles

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

backbox outer skin peeling

backbox strap snapped

both number plate deteriorated

nearside rear bumpstop missing

Fail 21 Jul 2016 76,258 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

backbox outer skin peeling

backbox strap snapped

both number plate deteriorated

nearside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,631 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

backbox outer skin corroded

both number plates deteriorating

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 67,631 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

backbox outer skin corroded

both number plates deteriorating

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,058 miles

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

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

back box outer skin rotton

both number plates deteriorated

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 66,058 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

back box outer skin rotton

both number plates deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 59,311 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 54,570 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 42,537 miles

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

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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FH56 BVO is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH56 BVO, 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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FH56 BVO is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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