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NV56 GGU

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,060 mi
Last recorded107,060 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 GGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 107,060 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s rear brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both n/s o/s brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear under side of body and chassis showing signs of corrosion

little reserve travel in handbrake

n/s o/s full outer sills showing signs of corrosion

rear upper heat shield loose

Fail 25 Mar 2020 107,049 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Mar 2020 107,034 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Feb 2020 107,000 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 106,570 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section near top spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section near top spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 100,464 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 92,764 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2017 92,764 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills corroded (5.2.6)

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,301 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 82,301 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill entire length (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak------------- 1Litre oil added

Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,450 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 71,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Not secure, rubbing on shock. (3.6.B.4a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 61,652 miles

Rear of underside of vehicle has general surface corrsion.

Fail 19 Sep 2014 61,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear of underside of vehicle has general surface corrsion.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 55,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,482 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 4 Jan 2013 52,505 miles

n/s/r tyre low

both front tyres low

front discs badly corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2012 52,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front tyres low

front discs badly corroded

n/s/r tyre low

Fail 19 Dec 2011 46,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coolant level on minimum

discs corroded on inner faces

exhaust corroded

front pads look low

Pass 19 Dec 2011 46,020 miles

coolant level on minimum

discs corroded on inner faces

exhaust corroded

front pads look low

Pass 14 Dec 2010 39,451 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,635 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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NV56 GGU is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NV56 GGU, 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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NV56 GGU is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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