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FV56 SRO

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,894 mi
Last recorded84,894 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 SRO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 84,894 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 84,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2018 72,817 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 72,812 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 18 Oct 2017 65,563 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

spare wheel carrier insecure

Fail 17 Oct 2017 65,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,642 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2015 63,642 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2014 63,333 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,510 miles

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2013 57,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2012 45,640 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,993 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 32,571 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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FV56 SRO is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FV56 SRO, 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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FV56 SRO is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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