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GP06 CUW

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,765 mi
Last recorded112,765 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 CUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 112,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion on boot floor and rear chassie

Pass 15 Apr 2019 105,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring not seated correctly

Nearside Front door outer handle stiff

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 105,954 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective loose (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure bumper loose (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose behind gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper coil spring not seated correctly

Nearside Front door outer handle stiff

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

internal windscreen dirty

Pass 11 Apr 2018 100,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 100,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 93,153 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust mounting broken

right hand plastic trim loose

Fail 28 Mar 2017 93,148 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust mounting broken

right hand plastic trim loose

Pass 18 Apr 2016 85,791 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2016 85,608 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,841 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 75,833 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,294 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 64,182 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,149 miles

Nearside front tyre has small cuts on inside

Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,066 miles

all braking system checked on decelerometer due to low front spoiler

Fail 21 Feb 2012 51,066 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all braking system checked on decelerometer due to low front spoiler

Pass 30 Jan 2012 50,672 miles

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 34,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 34,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 32,181 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 24,955 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 24,955 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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GP06 CUW is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GP06 CUW, 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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GP06 CUW is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 May 2006.

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