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GW55 FDC

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,693 mi
Last recorded158,693 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 FDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 158,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 158,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 152,213 miles

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 146,825 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 139,510 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 138,899 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Oct 2017 132,535 miles

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

centre exhaust section starting to rust

emissions first test failed

front and rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm/ outer edge worn low and offside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm/ outer edge worn low

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2016 126,740 miles

centre exhaust section starting to rust

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

front tyre treads outer edges starting to wear

indicator bulbs starting to discolour

nearside front brake pads worn low

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

offside front wiper blade and rear screen wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 123,148 miles

both front brakes slight binding

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front and rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 119,871 miles

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

engine oil sump starting to rust

front brake discs starting to rust

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

Fail 3 Oct 2014 119,808 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

engine oil sump starting to rust

front brake discs starting to rust

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 1 Oct 2013 116,540 miles

front number plate small crack

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear exhaust mounting starting to rust

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 108,266 miles

front brakes slight imbalance- 24%

front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

front number plate small crack

nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear exhaust mounting bracket starting to rust

Fail 7 Sep 2012 108,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brakes slight imbalance- 24%

front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

front number plate small crack

nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear exhaust mounting bracket starting to rust

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Fail 22 Mar 2010 77,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Mar 2010 77,489 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,092 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 55,076 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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GW55 FDC is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GW55 FDC, 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 GW55 FDC registered?

GW55 FDC is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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