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GU07 CYV

2007 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,749 mi
Last recorded87,749 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 CYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 87,749 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall badly cracked. both rear tyres badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill holed and corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

corrosion on chassie, inner sills, floor areas, rear suspension , axle rear

headlamp aims not clean images

Fail 22 Apr 2022 87,748 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating when foot brake applied (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front outer sill holed and corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

corrosion on chassie, inner sills, floor areas, rear suspension , axle rear

headlamp aims not clean images

Pass 11 Nov 2020 87,191 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 80,570 miles

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

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

O/S rear bump stop is missing.

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Spare wheel measured at 1.6mm

Fail 9 Mar 2018 80,570 miles

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

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

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

O/S rear bump stop is missing.

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

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Spare wheel measured at 1.6mm

Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,924 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 52,844 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 52,844 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 48,955 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2013 48,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2012 39,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,775 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 31,766 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,357 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Fail 9 Mar 2010 24,357 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

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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GU07 CYV is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc 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 GU07 CYV, 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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GU07 CYV is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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