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CE56 DEU

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

151,407 mi
Last recorded151,407 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 DEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 151,407 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 146,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 137,938 miles

Coolant leak

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 137,937 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 127,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 121,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 121,607 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 113,968 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 113,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 107,559 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 107,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 99,382 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 99,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,728 miles

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 Front 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 25 Apr 2018 89,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 78,062 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 78,010 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 67,575 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 67,563 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,628 miles

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

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

offside wheel has slight wheel bind

Fail 28 Apr 2015 61,620 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

offside wheel has slight wheel bind

Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,026 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,394 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 48,394 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 40,121 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,121 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,036 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,424 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,506 miles

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

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

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

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 DEU is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 DEU, 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 DEU is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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