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CE56 YAH

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,750 mi
Last recorded100,750 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 YAH
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 100,750 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 100,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 96,332 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 93,891 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 90,724 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 87,113 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 87,113 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 85,002 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 81,592 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 75,244 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 62,712 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 62,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 59,284 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 59,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 5,917 miles

Front hub both corroded

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 5,917 miles

Front hub both corroded

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2014 58,706 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 51,828 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 51,828 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 48,109 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 30 Nov 2011 39,162 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 39,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 28,018 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,969 miles

Nearside Front 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 YAH is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YAH, 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 YAH registered?

CE56 YAH is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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