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FY57 BBZ

2007 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,356 mi
Last recorded64,356 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 BBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 64,356 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 64,348 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 59,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 59,000 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 54,094 miles

Both sills show light corrosion, advise to monitor

Engine oil sump severely corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and cracking and worn close to cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and cracking and worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 54,094 miles

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

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

Both sills show light corrosion, advise to monitor

Engine oil sump severely corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and cracking and worn close to cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and cracking and worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 41,225 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

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

handbrake high

Fail 18 Jan 2021 41,225 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

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

handbrake high

Pass 25 Jul 2019 31,862 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 27,879 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 24,111 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 19,419 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 19,419 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 13,794 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 13,794 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 8,584 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade splitting

Pass 23 Sep 2013 6,277 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 2,120 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 1,972 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 1,551 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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FY57 BBZ is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY57 BBZ, 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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FY57 BBZ is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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