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CE56 FPY

2006 Citroen C2

Yellow Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,431 mi
Last recorded64,431 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 64,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner cill corroded

Nearside Outer cill corroded

Offside Inner cill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear axle mounting corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2024 64,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner cill corroded

Nearside Outer cill corroded

Offside Inner cill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear axle mounting corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2023 58,733 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 58,722 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 52,488 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 52,488 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 50,001 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 50,001 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 49,878 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 49,878 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 49,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 49,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,299 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 48,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 46,172 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear axle mounting brackets (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 43,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear axle mounting brackets (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2015 40,808 miles

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear axle mounting brackets (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,901 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 32,736 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 32,736 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 28,510 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres worn

Pass 20 Sep 2011 24,358 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,041 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,550 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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CE56 FPY is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Yellow with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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