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FV56 OAB

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,630 mi
Last recorded87,630 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 OAB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 87,630 miles

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

slight play steering rack end

Pass 1 Dec 2017 84,749 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 83,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 73,268 miles

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

slight binding on n/s/r brake

Fail 20 Nov 2015 73,268 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight binding on n/s/r brake

Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,918 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 62,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 57,794 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 57,794 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 41,326 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 41,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 31,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 31,908 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 29,430 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 21,526 miles

Nearside front and rear wiper blades split.

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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FV56 OAB is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV56 OAB, 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 FV56 OAB registered?

FV56 OAB is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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