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PJ56 GNV

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,112 mi
Last recorded109,112 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 GNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2025 109,112 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 105,485 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 94,987 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 85,210 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 83,359 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 77,425 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edges.

O/S/F tyre worn on edges.

Fail 16 May 2019 77,425 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

N/S/F tyre worn on edges.

O/S/F tyre worn on edges.

Pass 12 Dec 2017 72,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn 175/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Panel damaged

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Fail 12 Dec 2017 72,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn 175/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Panel damaged

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 68,853 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 63,338 miles

Both front tyre treads cracking.

Front brake discs inner faces corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 57,639 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 56,686 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 10 Nov 2012 47,970 miles

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

slight corrosion to nearside front brake disc

Pass 19 Nov 2011 41,970 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 35,448 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 27,737 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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PJ56 GNV is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ56 GNV, 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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PJ56 GNV is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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