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BJ56 WYF

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,824 mi
Last recorded82,824 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 WYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 82,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 82,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 82,799 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak rad ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

general corrosion under side

Pass 13 Jan 2020 81,305 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 72,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 72,378 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 58,037 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 58,037 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 47,517 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,711 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 43,708 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,513 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 38,511 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,054 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 26,129 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 19,734 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 19,734 miles

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,389 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and outer sidewall slight damage

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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BJ56 WYF is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 BJ56 WYF, 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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BJ56 WYF is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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