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PL06 VWV

2006 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,042 mi
Last recorded124,042 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 VWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 124,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 124,042 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 111,474 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 111,462 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 97,861 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 97,829 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 92,759 miles

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

front brake discs worn

osr wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 19 Jul 2012 92,759 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

osr wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 21 Jul 2011 74,437 miles

Both wipers slight deterioration

Fail 18 Jul 2011 74,434 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Both wipers slight deterioration

Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,685 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,678 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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PL06 VWV is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PL06 VWV, 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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PL06 VWV is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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