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FG56 YSM

2006 Citroen C2

Yellow Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,586 mi
Last recorded107,586 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 YSM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 107,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 99,278 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 95,993 miles

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

Front Radiator insecure

Fail 24 Mar 2021 95,991 miles

Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Radiator insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2019 90,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 90,106 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 80,461 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 75,347 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 75,347 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 67,496 miles

Condition of rear brake springs

Nearside Rear Near wear limit nsf

Rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 13 May 2015 67,288 miles

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

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

exhaust rear mounting strap corroding

Pass 21 May 2014 60,114 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 53,909 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 48,715 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 38,811 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,811 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 31,390 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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FG56 YSM is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Yellow with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG56 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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FG56 YSM is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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