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FV56 PVT

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,847 mi
Last recorded98,847 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 98,847 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 95,404 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 94,282 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 91,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 91,954 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel very poor effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusty on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 89,143 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2017 89,131 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort very poor effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 85,939 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 8 Apr 2015 79,801 miles

rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,384 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 74,351 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,281 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 67,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,990 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 53,989 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bracket on back box broken

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,095 miles

bonnet stay missing

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,878 miles

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 30,809 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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 PVT is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV56 PVT registered?

FV56 PVT is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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