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CE56 XYS

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,843 mi
Last recorded94,843 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 XYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 94,843 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 85,444 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 85,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,383 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 76,381 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 67,343 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 60,279 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,279 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 52,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,169 miles

front discs scored & lipped

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,213 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 29,609 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 XYS is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XYS, 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 XYS registered?

CE56 XYS is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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