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CE56 ZGY

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,252 mi
Last recorded85,252 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 85,252 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 85,197 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps FAULTY ..DO NOT ILLUMINATE REG PLATE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

FRONT PANELS/BUMPER LOOSE, SPARE WHEEL LOOSE IN CARRIER

Pass 17 Nov 2020 76,120 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 76,120 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 76,007 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Door jam (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2019 71,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,578 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 61,240 miles

lower springs fitted all round

Pass 27 Sep 2016 60,020 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 51,459 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 51,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,080 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise backbox clamp deteriated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,271 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2011 42,455 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,970 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,371 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 ZGY is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZGY, 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 ZGY registered?

CE56 ZGY is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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