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GV56 HLC

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,095 mi
Last recorded88,095 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 HLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 88,095 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 79,924 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,330 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 68,076 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 63,764 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 60,588 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear both rear bump stops missing

Pass 21 Oct 2016 56,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.64mm (4.1.E.1)

play offside front top strut mount

rear suspension bump stops missing

slight blow sleeved join middle and rear

Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 48,640 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 48,640 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 42,200 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 34,775 miles

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken

wiper blades smeary

Fail 11 Oct 2012 34,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken

wiper blades smeary

Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,473 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside door mirror glass broken

Fail 12 Oct 2010 24,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 24,689 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 19,538 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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GV56 HLC 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 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV56 HLC, 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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GV56 HLC is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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