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YR57 JVW

2007 Citroen C2

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

89,577 mi
Last recorded89,577 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 JVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2024 89,577 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust has snapped at catalytic converter (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 85,442 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 81,727 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 78,115 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear chassis and inner sills corroding

Fail 18 Feb 2021 78,113 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear suspension rubber stop missing

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis and inner sills corroding

Fail 5 Feb 2021 78,060 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Bumper insecure wing liners insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear suspension rubber stop missing

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis and inner sills corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2020 76,196 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 76,196 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits CO HIGH (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S (4.1.2 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn N/S FRONT STRUT TOP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn O/S FRONT STRUT TOP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S FRONT LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 69,450 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 69,438 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 67,663 miles

ENG LAMP ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 67,618 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

ENG LAMP ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 67,572 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 3 Oct 2014 67,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 21 Sep 2013 55,172 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Sep 2013 55,172 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,880 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nearside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,696 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 37,696 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Sep 2010 26,970 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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YR57 JVW is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YR57 JVW, 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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YR57 JVW is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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