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CX56 EDO

2006 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,600 mi
Last recorded96,600 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 EDO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2015 96,600 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 87,376 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 78,852 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 78,843 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,888 miles

ABS sensor wires chaffing against ARB link arms front

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 70,888 miles

ABS sensor wires chaffing against ARB link arms front

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,572 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,312 miles

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)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 56,312 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 54,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,858 miles

How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?

Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
5,392
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,238
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,173
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,549
Registration plate lamp not working 1,436
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,406
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CX56 EDO is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2006 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 46,408 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 Proton GEN-2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX56 EDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton GEN-2 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CX56 EDO registered?

CX56 EDO is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is CX56 EDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX56 EDO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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