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FN56 ZBJ

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,029 mi
Last recorded123,029 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 ZBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 123,029 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 123,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 120,453 miles

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

Offside Front suspention top mount worn

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 115,638 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 115,638 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 111,220 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 107,620 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 103,021 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 98,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer tred (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer tred and cracking between tred (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 93,810 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 93,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 88,397 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 88,395 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 83,680 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 83,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 77,475 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 69,788 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 11,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tyre size : 175 / 65 r14 82h

Pass 13 Dec 2012 61,920 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Dec 2012 61,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Jan 2012 51,097 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 51,097 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 42,488 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 33,617 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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FN56 ZBJ is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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