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GF56 XUC

2007 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

139,303 mi
Last recorded139,303 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 XUC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2023 139,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged FRADE AND HOLED (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged split cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected contacting road wheel rim through excessive movement (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axel bump stops missing

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

heavy oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2022 131,679 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 131,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jan 2021 131,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 129,667 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

covers fitted to underside rear not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Jan 2020 129,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

covers fitted to underside rear not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Aug 2018 126,955 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Aug 2018 126,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 121,775 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 121,768 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 110,189 miles

advise front brake discs pitted

advise oil leak

advise osr tyre cracked

Fail 9 Dec 2015 110,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise front brake discs pitted

advise oil leak

advise osr tyre cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2014 101,936 miles

advise exhaust deteriorating

Pass 31 Dec 2013 91,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Dec 2013 91,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 80,798 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 80,798 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 68,223 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,790 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 42,026 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 42,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear indicator bulb discolouring

front brake disc corroded and rusting

front wipers worn

intermittant fault com unit

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre uneven wear

n/s/f wheel trim damaged

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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GF56 XUC is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 GF56 XUC, 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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GF56 XUC is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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