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FV56 OJB

2007 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,321 mi
Last recorded128,321 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 OJB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 128,321 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 128,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 123,448 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 123,447 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 111,661 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 107,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 107,052 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,091 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 95,091 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,003 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 82,913 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 75,265 miles

both front brake discsin poor condition

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2015 75,253 miles

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

both front brake discsin poor condition

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2014 67,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 67,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,489 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 53,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 44,390 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 44,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 35,112 miles

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 OJB is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 OJB, 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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FV56 OJB is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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