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FV56 OCC

2007 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,538 mi
Last recorded98,538 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 OCC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2023 98,538 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested vehicle too dangerous to be driven on the road due to suspension faults listed above (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks wiring to back of headlamp melting and smoking presenting an mediate fire risk (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier McPherson strut top mount deteriorated (4.13 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle insecure

nearside front wheel arch liner missing

offside front wheel arch liner missing

plastic pipe cable tied to gear linkage and melting on the exhaust system

vehicle too low for rbt

wiring to rear o2 sensor excessively twisted

Pass 17 Mar 2022 95,827 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 94,736 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 93,225 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 90,243 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 76,060 miles

dry on rearchassi around spring mounting advise to wax oil

Pass 28 Jan 2016 60,321 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 54,130 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,244 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 44,136 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 44,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 36,514 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,227 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 24,467 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

esp warning light on dash

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage due to low pressure

Fail 22 Jan 2010 24,462 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

esp warning light on dash

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage due to low pressure

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 OCC is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OCC, 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 OCC registered?

FV56 OCC is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 January 2007.

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