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HV06 LHU

2006 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,434 mi
Last recorded83,434 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 LHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 83,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhasut gases are blowing by the injector seal. -i suggest immediate replacement of injector seals

Fail 17 Oct 2023 83,425 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhasut gases are blowing by the injector seal. -i suggest immediate replacement of injector seals

Pass 21 Oct 2022 78,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 76,304 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank damp, possible fuel leak

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 72,946 miles

Diesel injector blowing

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 72,946 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Diesel injector blowing

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 65,392 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 65,258 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,672 miles

Diesel injector blowing

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 11 Apr 2018 58,651 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Diesel injector blowing

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,603 miles

both front tyres getting low tread depth at 3mm

Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,002 miles

front tyres wearing and starting to perrish

offsideinner arch /sill damaged

underside of fueltank wet no leak found at time of test

Fail 18 Apr 2016 45,000 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing and starting to perrish

nearside inner arch liner loose

nearside rear tyre perrished and worn close to limit

offside front wheelrim damaged on inner edge

offside inner arch /sill damaged pannels seperated advise remedial repair

offside rear tyre perrished and worn on limit

offside wiper blade split

underside of fueltank wet no leak found at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,796 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 36,235 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,122 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 30,055 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread on 1.7mm

Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,724 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 17,325 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,197 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 23,153 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both wipers split on ends

Pass 20 Apr 2010 16,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 11,990 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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HV06 LHU is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HV06 LHU, 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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HV06 LHU is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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