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HJ57 YVG

2007 Citroen C2

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,937 mi
Last recorded103,937 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 YVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 103,937 miles

light underside corrosion

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2026 103,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

light underside corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2024 100,501 miles

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 12 Jan 2023 95,618 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 89,917 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 89,917 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 82,813 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 82,813 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 76,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 70,611 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 70,611 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 64,475 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 64,475 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,822 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 53,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 53,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 47,587 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 47,587 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 41,948 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 41,948 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,001 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 35,001 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 29,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,033 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,752 miles

Front 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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HJ57 YVG is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YVG, 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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What year was HJ57 YVG registered?

HJ57 YVG is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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