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VU57 ZPJ

2007 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,800 mi
Last recorded60,800 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 ZPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 60,800 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 10,996 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 55,861 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 51,306 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 51,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 46,988 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 46,983 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 40,865 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 40,865 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 35,313 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer support strap fractured.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 35,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer support strap fractured.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 17,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 19,854 miles

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated.

Front brake pads starting to get low.

Fail 27 Sep 2011 19,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated.

Front brake pads starting to get low.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 11,909 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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VU57 ZPJ is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VU57 ZPJ, 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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VU57 ZPJ is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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