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FL56 YLX

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,492 mi
Last recorded146,492 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 YLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2022 146,492 miles

Offside Rear Body insecure tail lens (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 144,164 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f suspension strut top mounting worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f sill panel corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r tyre cut to sidewall / worn on edges & poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r accident damage & light lamp poor condition

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

Rear rear wiper operation faulty.

Pass 14 Sep 2020 139,617 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f top strut mount worn & movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower wishbone inner leading bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f outer sill panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s/r & n/s/r tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 134,346 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f outer sill panel corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust poor condition & blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning eye level boot lid lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

wiper switch faulty.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 128,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 128,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 7 Dec 2017 119,106 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 119,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2017 117,905 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 117,905 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 104,663 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 104,663 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 92,386 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Nov 2014 81,182 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust system still supported

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

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

Offside front tyre 3mm

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Nov 2013 68,173 miles

Front brake disc(s) ridged

Front brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 4 Nov 2013 68,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc(s) ridged

Front brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 12 Nov 2012 55,769 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 40,476 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 37,223 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,501 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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FL56 YLX is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL56 YLX, 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 YLX is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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