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GF06 VPV

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,196 mi
Last recorded126,196 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 VPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 126,196 miles

Offside headlamp broken but secure

Fail 27 Jan 2026 126,196 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle imbalance is 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded behind plastic skirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded behind plastic skirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front headlight loose but not fully insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2025 124,661 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 121,339 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 117,771 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 117,771 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 195/45/16/80v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

near side rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2021 113,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape on inside edge. 195/45/16

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Tyre out of shape, multiple flat spots. 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 113,124 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower arm ball joint securing bolts incorrectly fitted, fouling bearing housing.

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape on inside edge. 195/45/16

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

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint securing bolts incorrectly fitted, fouling bearing housing.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Tyre out of shape, multiple flat spots. 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 108,804 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 92,929 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,145 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,192 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 50,133 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 42,413 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,773 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 29,449 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,750 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 17,541 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 11,232 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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GF06 VPV is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPV, 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 GF06 VPV registered?

GF06 VPV is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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