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FD56 ABU

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,099 mi
Last recorded172,099 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 ABU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 172,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front inner arches loose

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 165,375 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 153,158 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 140,573 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 May 2018 140,555 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint hub worn (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 129,561 miles

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

Offside Front top strut bearing slightly noisy and rough

Fail 18 May 2017 129,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front top strut bearing slightly noisy and rough

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

Pass 16 May 2016 123,606 miles

Rear offside bumper temporary repair

Fail 12 May 2016 123,603 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Bonnet locking hinge seized

Both Front tyres worn on inner tread edges

Front nearside tyre worn to 2 mm wear bars

Rear offside brake disc excessively corroded

Rear offside bumper temporary repair

Pass 20 May 2015 118,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside driveshaft seal leaking

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

rear wiperblade deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2015 118,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside driveshaft seal leaking

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

rear wiperblade deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2014 108,808 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 97,937 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Disc's Slight Corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2012 80,355 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 80,355 miles

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

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

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

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

uneven wear near side rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2011 56,530 miles

advise offside and nearside front tyre side walls splitting no cords exsposed but replacment advised

Pass 12 Jul 2010 30,283 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 25,089 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)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

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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FD56 ABU is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FD56 ABU, 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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FD56 ABU is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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