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FY57 XGV

2007 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,845 mi
Last recorded107,845 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 XGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 107,845 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 107,838 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (cant check any more of sill cause of sill skirts) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (cant check any more of sill cause of sill skirts) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 106,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 106,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 104,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 102,753 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 102,753 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 101,340 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 101,338 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 100,057 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 97,543 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 97,538 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 95,243 miles

SLIGHT BIND ON OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE

SLIGHT HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

off side front indicator slightly white

Fail 22 Feb 2018 95,243 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

SLIGHT BIND ON OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE

SLIGHT HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

off side front indicator slightly white

Pass 24 Feb 2017 92,643 miles

slight handbrake travel

slight wear on inner front brake discs

Fail 23 Feb 2017 92,643 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

slight handbrake travel

Pass 4 Mar 2016 90,489 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 90,486 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

hand brake has a lot of travel

Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,680 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 75,977 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 75,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,792 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 53,383 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 41,355 miles

emissions to clean for sensor to pick up

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 XGV is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XGV, 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 FY57 XGV registered?

FY57 XGV is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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