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GV56 SOC

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,202 mi
Last recorded80,202 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 SOC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 80,202 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Apr 2019 80,202 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2018 76,337 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 71,031 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 64,388 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 18 Mar 2016 64,383 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Mar 2015 55,758 miles

front number plate loose.

n/s/r tyre perished.

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn.

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 55,758 miles

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

front number plate loose.

n/s/r tyre perished.

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn.

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,158 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 48,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 51,069 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 51,069 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 24,219 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 14,422 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 SOC is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV56 SOC, 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 SOC is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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