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SW55 LHL

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

45,057 mi
Last recorded45,057 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 LHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,057 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged front and rear both sides ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

chassis sub frame and under body corrosion

electric power steering system appears to have a fault. However does operate and no warning lamps are illuminated

Fail 16 Jul 2018 45,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged front and rear both sides ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

chassis sub frame and under body corrosion

electric power steering system appears to have a fault. However does operate and no warning lamps are illuminated

Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,307 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 46,162 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 45,061 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 45,061 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 43,432 miles

bonnet stay clip snapped

front brake discs heavlly corroded

n/s/r bump stop rubber missing

slight play at steering arms

very slight rumble at n/s/f wheel

Fail 8 Oct 2014 43,432 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

bonnet stay clip snapped

exhaust back box outer skin split slight leak

exhaust cat bracket corroded and snapped

exhaust mid section outer skin split

front brake discs heavlly corroded

n/s/r bump stop rubber missing

o/s/f strut top slightly sticky

slight play at steering arms

very slight rumble at n/s/f wheel

Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,170 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 42,169 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake imbalence 22% (MAX 25%)

Slight brake bind at nearside front.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 38,978 miles

Exhaust tailbox skin peeling.

Fail 3 Feb 2012 38,978 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust tailbox skin peeling.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,305 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 34,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 28,855 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 23,168 miles

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

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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SW55 LHL is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SW55 LHL, 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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SW55 LHL is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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