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EF55 XYG

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,885 mi
Last recorded106,885 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 XYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 106,885 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush,contaminated with diesel (2.4.G.2)

engine missfire

Fail 19 Jan 2016 106,885 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush,contaminated with diesel (2.4.G.2)

engine missfire

Pass 8 Jan 2015 99,652 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 91,512 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 91,362 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 81,750 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 73,775 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 17 Jan 2012 73,753 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

front tyres wearing on edges

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 17 Jan 2012 73,752 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,162 miles

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

both front brake discs and pads rear worn

Pass 22 Jan 2010 37,422 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 26,290 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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EF55 XYG is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF55 XYG, 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 EF55 XYG registered?

EF55 XYG is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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