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GF06 BUO

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,454 mi
Last recorded135,454 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 BUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 135,454 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery shows movement.

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

front registration plate shows damage.

interior rear view mirror glass shows deterioration.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front lower swivel joint shows 1 securing bolt which is incorrectly fitted and shows evidence of fouling the hub at some point in time.

near side front tyre shows evidence of side wall repairs.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side front headlamp units show movement.

off side front headlamp unit upper mounting incomplete.

off side front tyre shows evidence of side wall damage.

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side rear tyre shows evidence of side wall repairs.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

serv warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 27 Jul 2017 135,076 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery shows movement.

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

front registration plate shows damage.

interior rear view mirror glass shows deterioration.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front lower swivel joint shows 1 securing bolt which is incorrectly fitted and shows evidence of fouling the hub at some point in time.

near side front tyre shows evidence of side wall repairs.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side front headlamp units show movement.

off and near side front wiper blades performance not tested.

off side front headlamp unit upper mounting incomplete.

off side front tyre shows evidence of side wall damage.

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side rear tyre shows evidence of side wall repairs.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

serv warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 120,867 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

front registration plate shows damage.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split and smearing the screen.

off side front tyre tread shows deep splits.

serv warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 120,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

front registration plate shows damage.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split and smearing the screen.

off side front tyre tread shows deep splits.

serv warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 109,221 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear parking brake effort low

Fail 31 Jul 2015 109,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear parking brake effort low

Fail 2 Aug 2014 99,633 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 99,633 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 89,506 miles

Exhaust rear section has two broken mountings.

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 89,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust rear section has two broken mountings.

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 79,093 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 79,090 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre has wall damage but no cords exposed

os head lamp insecure

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,995 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 52,529 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 34,202 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)

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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GF06 BUO is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GF06 BUO, 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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GF06 BUO is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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