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HJ57 VVG

2007 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,781 mi
Last recorded77,781 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 VVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 77,781 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 71,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket has poor repair

Fail 21 Dec 2018 70,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket has poor repair

Pass 28 Dec 2017 63,402 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 63,374 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 56,317 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 56,317 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 53,148 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 50,407 miles

1.front number plate slightly cracked 2.rear exhaust strap corroded still secure

Pass 23 Jan 2014 48,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhuast silencer rear support bracket strap corroded throu,loose.

service over due by 14,500 miles. oil level low.

Fail 23 Jan 2014 48,553 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhuast silencer rear support bracket strap corroded throu,loose.

service over due by 14,500 miles. oil level low.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 40,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Jan 2013 40,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jan 2012 32,061 miles

O/s/f and both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Feb 2011 21,404 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 20,095 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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HJ57 VVG is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,920 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 HJ57 VVG, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ57 VVG is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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