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LA55 CAV

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,870 mi
Last recorded98,870 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 CAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 98,870 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 98,870 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 95,192 miles

Central console screen taped over obscuring potential error messages

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre flat

Fail 9 Feb 2018 95,064 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper split exposing metal edge (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central console screen taped over obscuring potential error messages

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Feb 2017 84,285 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 8 Feb 2017 84,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres and offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,225 miles

oil leak(s)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 72,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

oil leak(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 60,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2013 45,027 miles

spare tyre sidewall crack and perished

Pass 24 Jan 2013 43,610 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 43,610 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,701 miles

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

both rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 27 Feb 2012 39,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,324 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 2 Feb 2010 27,939 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 21,709 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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LA55 CAV is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LA55 CAV, 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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LA55 CAV is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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