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CE56 YBJ

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,449 mi
Last recorded95,449 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 95,449 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release in poor condition

light corrosion to underside at rear

Fail 24 Mar 2020 95,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release in poor condition

light corrosion to underside at rear

Pass 17 Apr 2019 85,097 miles

Front Fog lamps not working.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Bonnet stay ineffective,possible contact battery.

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

Nearside Front Outer Sill holed,not effecting steering or suspension.

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

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

Outer Both sills very poor condition,very strongly advise.

Rear Wiper blade split.

Fail 17 Apr 2019 85,097 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit No covers on battery terminals. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Fog lamps not working.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Bonnet stay ineffective,possible contact battery.

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

Nearside Front Outer Sill holed,not effecting steering or suspension.

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

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

Outer Both sills very poor condition,very strongly advise.

Rear Wiper blade split.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 84,617 miles

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

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

battery charge lamp on

n/s/f + o/s/f fog lamps not working

rear wiper worn

Fail 4 Jul 2016 84,617 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

battery charge lamp on

n/s/f + o/s/f fog lamps not working

rear wiper worn

Fail 29 Jun 2016 84,616 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust silencer holed + blowing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

battery charge lamp on

n/s/f + o/s/f fog lamps not working

rear wiper worn

Pass 16 Sep 2014 79,047 miles

engine oil leak

offside front tight to turn by hand

Fail 16 Sep 2014 79,047 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

offside front tight to turn by hand

Pass 6 Sep 2013 69,259 miles

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

some binding evident n/s rear brake

Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,643 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 65,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

o/s rear tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,847 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 19,085 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,329 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 YBJ is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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