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FL56 VCM

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,418 mi
Last recorded83,418 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 VCM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 83,418 miles

Injector(s) leaking combustion gases. No gases appear to be entering the cabin.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Only just meeting requirements. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front, lowers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 79,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering column floor level joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 75,640 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 75,544 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 72,613 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 69,396 miles

Slight dampness around bottom of radiator

Fail 7 Oct 2021 69,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight dampness around bottom of radiator

Pass 14 Oct 2020 64,840 miles

MARKER LIGHTS IN WING, SIDE REPEATERS IN DOOR MIRROR HOUSING

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 64,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 61,803 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 61,770 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 57,931 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,322 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,102 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 50,940 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 50,939 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 46,087 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 43,975 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 42,876 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 41,251 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 40,586 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,059 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 30,059 miles

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

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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FL56 VCM is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 FL56 VCM, 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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FL56 VCM is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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