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WJ56 FVB

2006 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

197,504 mi
Last recorded197,504 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 FVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 197,504 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 197,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 177,436 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 167,802 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 157,725 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f shock

Fail 27 Aug 2014 157,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 135,900 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 135,871 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 112,522 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 112,520 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 92,262 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 67,146 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,235 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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WJ56 FVB is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJ56 FVB, 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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What year was WJ56 FVB registered?

WJ56 FVB is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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