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GL55 ERY

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,096 mi
Last recorded87,096 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 ERY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 87,096 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 87,086 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 71,937 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 71,937 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 63,247 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 63,247 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 56,137 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 56,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 50,325 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 40,740 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 40,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 31,043 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 23,723 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 16,723 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s & n/s rear tyre sidewalls cracked but no cords exposed

Pass 24 Oct 2012 9,443 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 3,067 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 3,056 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 3,053 miles

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

Oil leak

engine undertray fitted

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 ERY is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GL55 ERY, 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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GL55 ERY is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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