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YE57 VLX

2007 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,212 mi
Last recorded79,212 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 VLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 79,212 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 73,104 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 73,104 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 63,442 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 63,442 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 53,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 44,554 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 44,554 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 40,874 miles

front pads low

n/s front wheel damaged slightly

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 6 Nov 2013 40,874 miles

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

front pads low

n/s front wheel damaged slightly

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2012 35,832 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2011 30,029 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 22,685 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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YE57 VLX is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YE57 VLX, 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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YE57 VLX is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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