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GL55 CXE

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,427 mi
Last recorded79,427 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 CXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 79,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing and perished cracking on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 79,427 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing and perished cracking on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 71,406 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 71,406 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 62,019 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 62,019 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 56,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounting bracket insecure but exhaust still adequately supported

unable to inspect boot floor

Pass 19 Jan 2013 45,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 32,679 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 32,679 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 22,954 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 22,954 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 17,083 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 17,083 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 11,143 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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GL55 CXE is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GL55 CXE, 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 GL55 CXE registered?

GL55 CXE is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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