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PJ55 FBV

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,293 mi
Last recorded100,293 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 FBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 100,293 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Edge ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 Oct 2019 100,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Edge ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Oct 2018 94,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play in strut (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 19 Oct 2018 94,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play in strut (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 84,207 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 84,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 74,800 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 72,973 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust leaking slightly and slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2016 72,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust leaking slightly and slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 60,753 miles

offside rear brake very slightly sticking

Fail 18 Feb 2014 60,753 miles

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

offside rear brake very slightly sticking

Fail 14 Jan 2013 53,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 53,001 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 44,711 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,266 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 16,305 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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PJ55 FBV is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ55 FBV, 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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PJ55 FBV is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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