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EK56 NVB

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,516 mi
Last recorded83,516 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 NVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 83,516 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2019 83,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2018 72,268 miles

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 8 Jun 2018 72,268 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

play offside front link arm

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 30 May 2018 72,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 66,607 miles

front top suspension mounts slightly stiff

Pass 3 Jun 2016 60,066 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 60,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres perishing (4.1.E.1)

rear foot brake may need attention shortly

Fail 20 May 2016 59,918 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2015 54,562 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 50,747 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,742 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 47,725 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2013 47,534 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front discs rusty

rear number plate

Fail 8 May 2013 47,534 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front discs rusty

rear number plate

Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,986 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic covers over sills

Fail 27 Mar 2012 41,986 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic covers over sills

Pass 19 Oct 2010 32,300 miles

o/s/r tyre slight sidwall split

Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,487 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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EK56 NVB is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EK56 NVB, 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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EK56 NVB is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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