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GJ56 XRM

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,412 mi
Last recorded98,412 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 XRM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 98,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Sill is damaged

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))

Offside Rear Quarter panel is damaged

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

Power steering is slightly easier to turn one way than the other but doesn't effecting driving

Pass 9 Jan 2019 89,057 miles

Exhaust back box has minor blow

Rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2019 89,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box has minor blow

Rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2018 81,654 miles

Headlamp lenses discolored starting to affect pattern

Fail 13 Jan 2018 81,653 miles

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

Headlamp lenses discolored starting to affect pattern

Pass 22 Dec 2016 61,093 miles

Oil leak ()

slight bind on offside rear wheel/brake

Pass 22 Dec 2015 52,379 miles

bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 16 Dec 2014 44,441 miles

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

offside front disc corroded on inner face

slight bind on offside front

Fail 16 Dec 2014 44,441 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front disc corroded on inner face

slight bind on offside front

Pass 30 Dec 2013 35,745 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 24,844 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 24,844 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 12,722 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 9,243 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 9,243 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 5,202 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 XRM is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XRM, 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 XRM registered?

GJ56 XRM is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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