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FV56 OBM

2007 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,021 mi
Last recorded55,021 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 OBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 55,021 miles

chassis , suspension and steering compounds showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2022 55,011 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BOTH OUTER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

chassis , suspension and steering compounds showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2021 54,872 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s & O/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Sill corrosion.

Fail 19 Jul 2021 54,872 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s & O/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Sill corrosion.

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Leak. (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 54,582 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s & O/s sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 54,230 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 53,405 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,738 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 51,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 51,152 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,439 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 19,547 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 44,274 miles

Front discs corroded on inner faces

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

Rear exhaust box strap heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,482 miles

Front discs corroded

Rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,886 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 33,008 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,939 miles

Oil leak

vehicle has damage to nearside rear

Fail 11 Jun 2009 29,939 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

offside front electric window inoprative

vehicle has damage to nearside rear

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 OBM is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FV56 OBM, 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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What year was FV56 OBM registered?

FV56 OBM is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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