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GR56 FYW

2007 Citroen C2

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,938 mi
Last recorded113,938 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR56 FYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 113,938 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s & n/s front bushes (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 113,912 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s & n/s front bushes (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 103,953 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 103,299 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 103,299 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 88,039 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 76,755 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 76,754 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

front brake discs heavily lipped

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage and uneven tread wear

offside front tyre side wall damaged

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,380 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 63,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 51,388 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 51,388 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,780 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,182 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 31,182 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GR56 FYW is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GR56 FYW, 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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GR56 FYW is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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