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VU07 DVT

2007 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

177,595 mi
Last recorded177,595 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 DVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 177,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 171,200 miles

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

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

Rear chassis slight corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2021 171,200 miles

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

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

Rear chassis slight corrosion

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 168,589 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sill cover fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 165,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 158,443 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 158,443 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 143,976 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 143,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 128,728 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 128,728 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake starting to bind

Pass 24 Feb 2015 113,771 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 95,265 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 76,796 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 60,068 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 60,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 49,507 miles

Front brake discs pitted.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Passenger side front inner splash shield broken, but is secure.

Plastic covers fitted to outer side sills.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,507 miles

Front brake discs pitted.

Passenger side front inner splash shield broken, but is secure.

Plastic covers fitted to outer side sills.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,091 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 39,091 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VU07 DVT is a 2007 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 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 VU07 DVT, 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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VU07 DVT is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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