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GW55 LAO

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,488 mi
Last recorded54,488 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 LAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 54,488 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 47,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 41,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 37,876 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 36,892 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 33,597 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 27,552 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 27,552 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 22,013 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 17,358 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 14,609 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 12,197 miles

both front and rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2013 10,031 miles

All tyres perished and cracking inner and outer side walls

Both front indicators and O/S/R indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Feb 2012 8,965 miles

perishing to tyre side wall's

Pass 18 Feb 2011 8,297 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Feb 2010 7,133 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 6,307 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 6,307 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LAO is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 GW55 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

GW55 LAO is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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