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CE56 WXA

2006 Citroen C2

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

258,245 mi
Last recorded258,245 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 WXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 258,245 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion underside

Fail 5 Nov 2022 253,239 miles

Nearside 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 corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle fractured (5.1.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Stub axle fractured (5.1.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion underside

Pass 14 Sep 2021 244,567 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 233,541 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 220,671 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 201,864 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 195,603 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 186,469 miles

Nearside Inner driveshaft oil seal leaking oil

engine sump leaking oil

Pass 10 Sep 2015 167,397 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 front & n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 167,397 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 front & n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 146,249 miles

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 146,249 miles

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 123,061 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 104,010 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 84,264 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 84,264 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 67,271 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,739 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 WXA is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WXA, 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 WXA is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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