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VO57 YFJ

2007 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,407 mi
Last recorded85,407 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 YFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 85,407 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front and offside front wheel arch mud shields loose

Nearside Front washer jet not working

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

engine oil level and coolant low at start of test

Fail 29 Aug 2018 85,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached suspension height adjusting nuts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached suspension adjusting nuts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front and offside front wheel arch mud shields loose

Nearside Front washer jet not working

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

engine oil level and coolant low at start of test

Fail 16 Aug 2018 85,357 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability top shock mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak on middle to rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 79,374 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside door check strap broken

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Aug 2017 79,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside door check strap broken

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Aug 2016 73,322 miles

Drivers door checker broken.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 73,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Drivers door checker broken.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 66,322 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 66,322 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 56,853 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 56,853 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,882 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,557 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,059 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc slightly worn

offside front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 12 Jul 2010 35,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake disc slightly worn

offside front brake disc slightly worn

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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VO57 YFJ is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,920 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 VO57 YFJ, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO57 YFJ is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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