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YY06 GWU

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,525 mi
Last recorded97,525 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 GWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 97,525 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 90,608 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 90,607 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 80,994 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

osr4mm osf4mm nsr4mm nsf5mm

Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 61,345 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,248 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 53,244 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 38,900 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 47,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust mounting strap deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,878 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 33,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 24,780 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 14,962 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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YY06 GWU is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YY06 GWU, 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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YY06 GWU is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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