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CE56 BWC

2006 Citroen C2

Yellow Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,579 mi
Last recorded100,579 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 BWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 100,579 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 93,282 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 93,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 89,235 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 80,247 miles

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

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

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

brake lights sometimes slightly delay to come on

diesel smoke reading high

offside rear brake hose and pipe not fitted to securing bracket

Fail 1 Oct 2013 80,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

brake lights sometimes slightly delay to come on

diesel smoke reading high

offside rear brake hose and pipe not fitted to securing bracket

Pass 10 Oct 2012 77,133 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 77,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 73,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Oct 2011 73,870 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Sep 2010 14,746 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 14,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 65,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside outer sill has minor damage

Fail 2 Sep 2009 65,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside outer sill has minor 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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CE56 BWC is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Yellow with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CE56 BWC, 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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CE56 BWC is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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