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GU56 CVF

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

90,528 mi
Last recorded90,528 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 CVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 90,528 miles

Front Upper interior mirror glass fading

Lower plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Rear both sides/bump stops missing

Fail 26 Oct 2017 90,381 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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure small clip missing (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

Front Upper interior mirror glass fading

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Lower plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides/chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Rear both sides/bump stops missing

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake travel getting long

Pass 1 Nov 2016 84,801 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

exhaust mounting to rear corrding

Fail 1 Nov 2016 84,801 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhaust mounting to rear corrding

Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,049 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 79,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,923 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box mount corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 64,925 miles

coolant empty

play in ns top mount

rear brakes unabalanced

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

rear indicators discoloured

service light on

Fail 27 Nov 2013 64,925 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant empty

play in ns top mount

rear brakes unabalanced

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

rear indicators discoloured

service light on

Fail 23 Nov 2013 64,894 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

drivers door check strap broken

plastic sill covers fitted cannot see condition of sills

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 58,222 miles

ns wiper small

os mirror taped on

rear discs corroded & worn

service light on

Fail 26 Nov 2012 58,222 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

long footbrake travel

long handbrake travel

ns wiper small

os mirror taped on

rear discs corroded & worn

service light on

Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,255 miles

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

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

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

rear disc corroded and pitted and appear worn

Fail 21 Nov 2011 49,207 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

rear disc corroded and pitted and appear worn

Pass 20 Nov 2010 36,071 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2009 32,670 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 32,670 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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GU56 CVF is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 GU56 CVF, 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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What year was GU56 CVF registered?

GU56 CVF is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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