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FV56 ZSU

2007 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,732 mi
Last recorded86,732 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 86,732 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 86,732 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,882 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 74,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 69,863 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 69,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 61,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre tread cracked slightly

slight corrosion to both rear chassis legs (above coil springs)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 61,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre tread cracked slightly

slight corrosion to both rear chassis legs (above coil springs)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 51,058 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2014 47,488 miles

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall but no cord exposed

Fail 7 Jan 2014 47,415 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall but no cord exposed

Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,963 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 39,958 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 24,027 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 ZSU is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZSU, 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 ZSU registered?

FV56 ZSU is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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