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GJ56 BNK

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

117,083 mi
Last recorded117,083 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 BNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2024 117,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 105,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front join leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 4 Apr 2023 105,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front join leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Mar 2022 97,240 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion underside

Fail 15 Mar 2022 97,240 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

corrosion underside

Pass 29 Mar 2021 93,567 miles

corrosion underside

oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2021 93,567 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

corrosion underside

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2020 90,192 miles

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

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

both rear tyres getting perished

Fail 24 Mar 2020 90,192 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

both rear tyres getting perished

Pass 1 Apr 2019 85,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 85,231 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 81,307 miles

nearside front tyre getting perished and has nail

offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged

slight blow from front exhaust joint

Fail 14 Mar 2018 81,307 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre getting perished and has nail

offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged

slight blow from front exhaust joint

Pass 29 Mar 2017 78,105 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 78,102 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,027 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 62,607 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 59,211 miles

Both front brake discs inner faces pitting.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 59,211 miles

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

Both front brake discs inner faces pitting.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,649 miles

front brake discs inner face not using full swept area

Fail 20 Aug 2013 53,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs inner face not using full swept area

offside windscreen wiper deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,081 miles

front brake discs inner faces not using full swept area

Fail 21 Aug 2012 47,081 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs inner faces not using full swept area

Pass 9 Aug 2011 40,595 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,121 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,736 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 25,930 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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GJ56 BNK is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 GJ56 BNK, 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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GJ56 BNK is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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