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PL06 VXG

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,929 mi
Last recorded118,929 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 VXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2023 118,929 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 116,576 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 116,576 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 111,779 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 107,414 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 107,414 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 103,117 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 96,215 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 93,378 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 86,641 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 86,641 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,802 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,957 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside front tyres cracking on tread 175/65 R14

Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,768 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 49,767 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 39,775 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,828 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 23,751 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 21,203 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 21,203 miles

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

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

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 VXG is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VXG, 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 VXG is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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