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FV06 OAL

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,443 mi
Last recorded71,443 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 OAL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2024 71,443 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower incorrect retaining bolt fitted, ball joint secure

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 70,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 68,716 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 67,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 5 Mar 2020 66,563 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 64,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,579 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rusty front bracket

Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,347 miles

slight blows from exhaust

some movement in offside front anti roll bar mount/linkage

Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,054 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs slightly worn

offside head lamp unit slightly damaged

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2016 51,054 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs slightly worn

offside head lamp unit slightly damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,443 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,783 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,693 miles

N/S/F tyre age cracked

Slight play in N/S/F anti roll bar drop link.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 41,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre age cracked

Slight play in N/S/F anti roll bar drop link.

Pass 12 May 2012 37,513 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 28,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2011 28,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 15,810 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 20,779 miles

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

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 OAL is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 FV06 OAL, 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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What year was FV06 OAL registered?

FV06 OAL is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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