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FV56 VHU

2007 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,959 mi
Last recorded113,959 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 113,959 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 110,170 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 4 Jun 2025 109,987 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 May 2024 105,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2024 105,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 102,334 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 102,333 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))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 96,351 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mount under engine (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 93,759 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 93,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 90,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 90,245 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,238 miles

Slight bind at offside rear wheel

Fail 24 Jul 2018 77,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight bind at offside rear wheel

Pass 27 Jun 2017 64,305 miles

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

Rear both tyres getting low

Fail 27 Jun 2017 64,305 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear both tyres getting low

Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,074 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 56,069 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,292 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded.

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Jul 2014 37,904 miles

Exhaustrear box corroded.

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,045 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 16,182 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 15,604 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 13,671 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 11,913 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 VHU is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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