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BU56 TYB

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,180 mi
Last recorded84,180 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 TYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2022 84,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust box snapped from system. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and low inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

tyre different size front to rear.

Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,032 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 70,066 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 67,483 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 62,990 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 59,366 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 59,365 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,578 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 52,704 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 52,704 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 47,913 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,964 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,674 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 39,674 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,245 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 33,245 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,293 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 14,541 miles

top windscreen has see through sun strip

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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BU56 TYB is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BU56 TYB, 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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What year was BU56 TYB registered?

BU56 TYB is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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