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R5 KNM

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,613 mi
Last recorded93,613 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 KNM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 93,613 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 93,611 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached front bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated engine oil ? (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

after market steering wheel fitted, no airbag

Pass 22 Apr 2020 91,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting has slight play

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 91,986 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting has slight play

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 84,887 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,342 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Light underbody corrosion

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 74,037 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 67,079 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,283 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 60,605 miles

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

both rear brake hose have has the rubber removed,but has braided underneath

front pads getting low

Fail 7 Jan 2013 60,605 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front pads getting low

Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,809 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,732 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,977 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R5 KNM is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R5 KNM, 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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R5 KNM is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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