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VA06 CXS

2006 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,871 mi
Last recorded151,871 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 CXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 151,871 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 19 Jul 2021 151,871 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185.55x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 27 Jul 2020 146,032 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 27 Jul 2020 146,032 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 13 Apr 2019 135,315 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 135,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 125,594 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 115,516 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 115,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185.55x15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working faulty switch (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2016 105,722 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 105,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 96,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 86,311 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 86,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 78,594 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 65,122 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,122 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 15,277 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,627 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 37,825 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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VA06 CXS is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VA06 CXS, 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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VA06 CXS is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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