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FV06 FBJ

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,458 mi
Last recorded97,458 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 FBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 97,458 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 97,458 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 14 Aug 2017 89,129 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 89,129 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,762 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 70,205 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,697 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,660 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 68,660 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 64,597 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 27 Jan 2014 64,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 11 Feb 2013 60,344 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

rear silenser mounting band broken

rear silensor mounting bracket broken

Fail 11 Feb 2013 60,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

rear silenser mounting band broken

rear silensor mounting bracket broken

Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,865 miles

backbox corroded

front discs lipped

Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,996 miles

Coolant leak

cuts in n/s/r tyre side walls

Fail 24 Mar 2011 48,996 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

cuts in n/s/r tyre side walls

Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,560 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 37,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,452 miles

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

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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FV06 FBJ is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FV06 FBJ, 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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FV06 FBJ is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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