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WL56 HTU

2007 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,495 mi
Last recorded138,495 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 HTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 138,495 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 132,419 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 126,495 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 120,498 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 120,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 114,682 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 109,100 miles

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

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

offside rear shockabsorber casing corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2021 109,062 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail coil spring fouling inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear shockabsorber casing corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 104,547 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 101,518 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 101,418 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe( at rear) (6.1.2 (a))

clutch fluid supply pipe( leaking) from brake resevoir

Pass 17 Jul 2018 97,704 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,924 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 82,894 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 68,272 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 55,062 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,985 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 41,982 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 39,984 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 38,828 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 30,788 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 22,549 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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WL56 HTU is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WL56 HTU, 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 WL56 HTU registered?

WL56 HTU is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 February 2007.

Is WL56 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL56 HTU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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