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HW06 BSU

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,775 mi
Last recorded87,775 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 BSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 87,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint of rear exhaust box blowing (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box split and leaking on outer skin. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front fog lamp innop

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in ARB drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed out on outer edge, worn to 3mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear sidewall of tyre has gouge (no cords showing)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 87,775 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure and sticking out (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint of rear exhaust box blowing (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box split and leaking on outer skin. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front fog lamp innop

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in ARB drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed out on outer edge, worn to 3mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear sidewall of tyre has gouge (no cords showing)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 73,356 miles

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

Exhaust bracket broken at the bottom of the catalytic converter but exhaust still secure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 73,356 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45 R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust bracket broken at the bottom of the catalytic converter but exhaust still secure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 56,215 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 56,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,791 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 45,780 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,071 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,566 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 41,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,023 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,058 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 23,913 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 21,470 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 21,470 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HW06 BSU is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HW06 BSU, 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 HW06 BSU registered?

HW06 BSU is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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