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CU06 LYO

2006 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,335 mi
Last recorded135,335 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 LYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 135,335 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake low effort

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2021 135,298 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake low effort

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2020 126,867 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare wheel carrier heavily corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 118,444 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 108,643 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

covers and trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Jun 2017 103,879 miles

nearside front suspension arm bush deteriorating

nearside rear to on legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edge

Fail 5 Jun 2017 103,879 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated and damaged (6.3.1d)

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

engine covered in diesel but unable to see diesel leak

nearside front suspension arm bush deteriorating

nearside rear to on legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edge

Pass 29 Apr 2016 97,989 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

offside front wishbone starting to seperate

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 93,329 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 90,919 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 85,516 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 85,516 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 80,584 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 71,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

engine oil level low on dipp stick

Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,014 miles

engine oil level low on dipp stick

Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,087 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 52,087 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,730 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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CU06 LYO is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 CU06 LYO, 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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CU06 LYO is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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