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FN56 YXH

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,263 mi
Last recorded118,263 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 YXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 118,263 miles

some areas to underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 118,251 miles

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

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

some areas to underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 117,742 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Noise generated during steering actions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill covers fitted preventing outer sill panel examination

Fail 5 Apr 2019 117,507 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to assess wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported At strut (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Noise generated during steering actions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted preventing outer sill panel examination

Pass 4 Apr 2018 104,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 103,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 90,875 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 82,598 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 70,370 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 70,370 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 62,809 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 62,809 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 57,725 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 51,639 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 51,283 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,283 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 45,657 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 45,657 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FN56 YXH is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FN56 YXH, 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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FN56 YXH is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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