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GJ56 VWX

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,888 mi
Last recorded127,888 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 VWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 127,888 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 122,983 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 122,636 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 120,118 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 117,199 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 111,819 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 101,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 101,411 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 95,097 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 95,097 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 84,006 miles

Light bind at rear wheels.

N/S park brake could benefit from adjustment

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 84,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Light bind at rear wheels.

N/S park brake could benefit from adjustment

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 69,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,894 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 52,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,514 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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GJ56 VWX is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ56 VWX, 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 VWX is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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