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GL56 ZBW

2007 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,743 mi
Last recorded86,743 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 ZBW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 86,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front bumper slightly loose but not at risk of detaching

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on the limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorber outer casings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wiperblades smearing nearside wiper has no lip but still clearing screen effectively

Fail 27 Oct 2018 86,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure headlamp is insecure and damaged (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has a cut in it (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front bumper slightly loose but not at risk of detaching

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on the limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorber outer casings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wiperblades smearing nearside wiper has no lip but still clearing screen effectively

Pass 21 Oct 2017 75,991 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 75,991 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 67,594 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket on to bell housing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,360 miles

both front indicators losing orange tint

nearside rear indicator losing orange tint

Fail 14 Sep 2015 60,357 miles

Centre Steering wheel locking device insecure steering wheel has excessive movement (2.1.6)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer bracket broken on pipe (7.1.1)

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

both front indicators losing orange tint

nearside rear indicator losing orange tint

Pass 15 Oct 2014 52,669 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 48,098 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 37,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,243 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,071 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 36,071 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2012 27,040 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 22,429 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 17,995 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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GL56 ZBW is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,920 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 GL56 ZBW, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL56 ZBW registered?

GL56 ZBW is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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