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FY06 GAX

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,258 mi
Last recorded95,258 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 GAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 95,258 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 95,258 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 85,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 85,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 73,177 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 62,556 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 62,556 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45/R16 80V Athena sp7 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 54,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

spare tyre / wheel is incorrect size for wheels /tyres fitted to car at time of test

Fail 20 Aug 2015 54,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (8.2.2)

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

spare tyre / wheel is incorrect size for wheels /tyres fitted to car at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2014 54,106 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 48,500 miles

rear exhaust box rusting

Fail 23 Feb 2013 48,359 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 7 Feb 2012 40,809 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,375 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 26,321 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 26,321 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,262 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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FY06 GAX is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FY06 GAX, 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.

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FY06 GAX is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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