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CE56 FTF

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,709 mi
Last recorded78,709 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 FTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 78,709 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 78,698 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 78,603 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BUMP STOP (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front hub knuckles corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Rear disc back plates corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2024 76,645 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 76,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 73,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) And offside ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 73,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) And offside ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 69,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 66,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cil undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 66,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cil undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 66,536 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside under sill corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad clip not located correctly

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

plastic covers on n/s and o/s outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2019 60,876 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted to both outer sill

rear exhaust corroded and bracket snapped

Pass 27 Sep 2018 57,567 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 54,596 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 52,899 miles

Exhaust backbox bracket corroded off but still secure

Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,173 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 49,430 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Aug 2013 45,791 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 40,244 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 36,092 miles

front brake disc's lipped ( worn )

Pass 26 Aug 2010 32,112 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,927 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 FTF is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CE56 FTF, 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 CE56 FTF registered?

CE56 FTF is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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