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FD56 DVL

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,809 mi
Last recorded72,809 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 DVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 72,809 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 65,601 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 61,649 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 60,835 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 60,834 miles

Suspension component missing o/s/r bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2022 59,632 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 58,638 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 57,840 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 56,597 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 54,819 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 53,385 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 53,380 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 51,270 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 44,562 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 41,059 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 38,544 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/rear suspension bumpstop missing

rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,848 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 21,826 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 19,263 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 19,263 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,832 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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FD56 DVL is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DVL, 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 FD56 DVL registered?

FD56 DVL is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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