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NV56 GHD

2006 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,920 mi
Last recorded133,920 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 GHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 133,920 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 130,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jan 2017 130,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel siezed (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 126,280 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 122,788 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 122,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 122,704 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

rear brakes binding

Pass 27 Nov 2013 115,244 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 105,881 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 94,610 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear o/s wheel slight bind

Pass 22 Oct 2010 81,016 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 81,016 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 62,567 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 GHD is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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