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GL55 CXO

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,722 mi
Last recorded90,722 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 CXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 90,722 miles

nsf link bar damaged

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 90,722 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nsf link bar damaged

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 87,874 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f bumper loose

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/r wing and lamp lens damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2018 87,874 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f bumper loose

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/r wing and lamp lens damaged

Pass 30 May 2017 72,059 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 72,059 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,152 miles

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

parking brake requirement only just met

Fail 16 Aug 2016 65,064 miles

Offside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

parking brake requirement only just met

Pass 18 Aug 2015 49,883 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Aug 2015 49,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Aug 2014 35,700 miles

both front wiper blades have poor efficiency

both rear and off/side/front indicators are faded

front number plate is cracked

near/side door mirror cover is broken

rear number plate is deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2013 28,361 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 23,198 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 21,264 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2011 17,802 miles

both front tyres perished outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre perished outer sidewall

Pass 13 Feb 2010 14,778 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 8,218 miles

both wipers in poor condition

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 CXO is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CXO, 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 CXO registered?

GL55 CXO is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is GL55 CXO safe to buy?

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