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VU57 ZPV

2007 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,968 mi
Last recorded133,968 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 ZPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 133,968 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 129,953 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2023 129,953 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 126,868 miles

Axle corroding

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Buckle on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 126,848 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corrosion hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Axle corroding

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Buckle on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 123,118 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 120,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 117,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 114,199 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 110,341 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 110,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45 zr16 84w xl (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 105,581 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2015 102,358 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

sumo bung leaking

Fail 29 Sep 2015 102,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

sumo bung leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2014 94,347 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 94,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 82,263 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted and scored

Pass 17 Sep 2013 82,263 miles

rear brake discs pitted and scored

Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,526 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyer has cuts to the sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 38,955 miles

dent in o/s/r inner alloy wheel

o/s wiper rubber not clearing 100%

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 ZPV is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZPV, 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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What year was VU57 ZPV registered?

VU57 ZPV is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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