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YY56 VKX

2007 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,895 mi
Last recorded122,895 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 VKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 122,895 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 122,199 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre low on pressure ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 115,830 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 109,329 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 109,329 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 104,663 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 104,663 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 101,222 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 101,222 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2018 94,913 miles

Central Mirror loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 94,909 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Mirror loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 88,988 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 88,988 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 82,258 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 75,975 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 75,974 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 82t (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 69,052 miles

All brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully

Front brake disc backs rusty.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 63,197 miles

Most brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 58,217 miles

Exhaust system rusty. most brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully. slight play in near sied rear wheel bearing. near side rear tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 53,400 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,526 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,546 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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YY56 VKX is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YY56 VKX, 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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YY56 VKX is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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