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EF56 BYB

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,496 mi
Last recorded138,496 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 BYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 138,496 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 138,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm 175/65r14 82t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 136,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm 175/65r14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 136,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175/65r14 82h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 175/65r1482h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm 175/65r14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 134,888 miles

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

front brakes worn and deteriorating

Fail 12 Aug 2019 134,886 miles

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

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

front brakes worn and deteriorating

Pass 28 Aug 2018 124,888 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 115,042 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 103,334 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 93,199 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 81,013 miles

o/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 3 Sep 2013 74,623 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 65,556 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 65,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,550 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 43,956 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 29,592 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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EF56 BYB is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EF56 BYB, 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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EF56 BYB is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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