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FY55 LBU

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,576 mi
Last recorded118,576 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 LBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 118,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 112,658 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 107,106 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 91,080 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 91,079 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 87,171 miles

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

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

general front and rear suspension corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2016 87,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

general front and rear suspension corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2015 83,826 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 79,335 miles

general corrosion to front subframe

Fail 22 Feb 2014 79,335 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

general corrosion to front subframe

Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 75,364 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 70,990 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 10,264 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 65,957 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 65,957 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 61,071 miles

rear number plate deterioating

Fail 20 Feb 2010 60,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 21 Feb 2009 56,634 miles

rear no plate ageing

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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FY55 LBU is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 FY55 LBU, 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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FY55 LBU is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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