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PJ56 VVZ

2006 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,251 mi
Last recorded57,251 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 VVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 57,251 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 57,251 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 43,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge / near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 43,716 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge / near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 37,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 37,959 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 30,305 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 21,861 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2017 21,861 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 21,223 miles

Front brake discs correded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 20,323 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 18,648 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 17,509 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 15,299 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 13,428 miles

all tyres slight age cracks to side walls

off side front tyre has cut to side wall no cords exposed also slight cracking

Fail 17 Nov 2011 13,428 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres slight age cracks to side walls

off side front tyre has cut to side wall no cords exposed also slight cracking

rear brakes inballenced advise anly

Pass 17 Nov 2010 10,619 miles

off side front tyre very slight nick in side wall

rear near side brake very slight bind

Fail 17 Nov 2010 10,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

off side front tyre very slight nick in side wall

rear near side brake very slight bind

Pass 18 Nov 2009 7,777 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 VVZ is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PJ56 VVZ, 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 VVZ is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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