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EK56 YSM

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,704 mi
Last recorded71,704 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,704 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 66,119 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 66,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 62,215 miles

Offside Front drivers seat back sign of wear play in back support

Pass 13 Oct 2017 57,950 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 57,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in s/wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,984 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,706 miles

Front tyres walls cut no cords

Offside oil leak

Offside sill trim losse

Rear exhaust band rotten

Rear spare losse

rear bump stops missing

Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,788 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 44,787 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F BUMPER INSECURE NO SHARP EDGES

N/S/F WINF DAMAGE NO SHARP EDGES

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

O/S/R BODY SKIRT SLIGHTLY LOOSE

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 35,424 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 35,422 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 27,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 27,447 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,977 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,986 miles

front brake pads wearing

Pass 17 Sep 2009 17,282 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 YSM is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YSM, 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 YSM is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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