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YG57 GAX

2007 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,298 mi
Last recorded113,298 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 GAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 113,298 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 113,296 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 110,582 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 110,580 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 104,931 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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

Offside parking brake only just met efficiency requirements

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 101,661 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 101,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 89,463 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 89,463 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,044 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 79,037 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 74,187 miles

o/s and n/s tyres wearing low

Fail 3 Aug 2012 66,707 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,707 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,012 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 48,941 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 48,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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YG57 GAX is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YG57 GAX, 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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YG57 GAX is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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