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WJ56 VCW

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,870 mi
Last recorded82,870 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 VCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 82,870 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 81,987 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 78,935 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 78,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,909 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 74,813 miles

Rear All position lamps not working all (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2015 71,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,786 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 63,882 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 56,825 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 56,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 22 Nov 2011 47,338 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 16,466 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 16,466 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 35,667 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,183 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 VCW is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

WJ56 VCW is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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