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GJ56 VXT

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,003 mi
Last recorded63,003 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 63,003 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Oct 2016 62,822 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 53,227 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 53,227 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 46,287 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 40,111 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 40,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 35,929 miles

Nearside front wiper smearing

Nearside rear body damage

Nearside rear lamp damaged

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 29,500 miles

offside front tyre heavily cracked

oil level below minimum 1 ltr added

Fail 20 Oct 2011 29,500 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre heavily cracked

oil level below minimum 1 ltr added

Pass 8 Oct 2010 18,478 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyres surface cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2010 18,478 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front and offside rear tyres surface cracked

no oil on dipstick 1 ltr added

Pass 9 Oct 2009 12,080 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 VXT is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VXT, 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 GJ56 VXT registered?

GJ56 VXT is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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