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FE56 LJU

2006 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,254 mi
Last recorded112,254 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 LJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 112,254 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 112,253 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 110,713 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 110,682 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 101,774 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 99,161 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 99,161 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 97,109 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 97,109 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side O/S (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Position lamp not working N/S REAR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working N/S REAR (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 96,257 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 96,257 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side O/S REAR (1.4.1 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 95,350 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 95,350 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 91,747 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 91,747 miles

Emissions not tested No cambelt history (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 84,382 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,436 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 79,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 74,085 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 74,085 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 67,653 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

handbrake requires ajustment

Fail 3 Oct 2015 67,653 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front wiper split

handbrake requires ajustment

Pass 11 Oct 2014 64,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on 3mm

rear exhaust strap slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,819 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,991 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,041 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,874 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,109 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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FE56 LJU is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FE56 LJU, 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 FE56 LJU registered?

FE56 LJU is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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