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FY06 GBE

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,472 mi
Last recorded81,472 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 GBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,472 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Sep 2014 81,469 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Jul 2013 73,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,568 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 64,025 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 51,843 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 51,843 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 36,992 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 22,420 miles

Front 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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FY06 GBE is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FY06 GBE, 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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What year was FY06 GBE registered?

FY06 GBE is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is FY06 GBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 GBE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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