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PX56 GZL

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,990 mi
Last recorded119,990 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 GZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 119,990 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust mount corroded

surface corrosion under body

Fail 8 Feb 2018 119,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust mount corroded

surface corrosion under body

Fail 31 Jan 2018 119,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

exhaust mounting broken but still surported ok

Pass 25 Feb 2017 111,873 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 98,414 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 98,373 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 83,949 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,706 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 59,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,188 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 47,883 miles

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

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

inside of both front discs pitted

Pass 25 Oct 2010 36,786 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 25,068 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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PX56 GZL is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PX56 GZL, 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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PX56 GZL is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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