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FY56 ZTL

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

130,646 mi
Last recorded130,646 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 ZTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 130,646 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both sides droplink gaiters perished and worn

suspension bushes worn

underbody corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2020 130,537 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both sides droplink gaiters perished and worn

suspension bushes worn

underbody corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2020 124,641 miles

body work damaged front

headlights slightly loose

outer sills corroded

suspension bushes perished / worn

underbody corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2019 124,638 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

body work damaged front

headlights slightly loose

outer sills corroded

suspension bushes perished / worn

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 115,874 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 110,842 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 109,371 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 109,370 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 97,706 miles

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 90,043 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY POOR CONDITION

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISY

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 90,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired offside wire (3.4.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY POOR CONDITION

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISY

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 83,239 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2014 83,239 miles

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Oct 2013 72,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Oct 2012 64,967 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 64,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 57,753 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 57,753 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,418 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 46,481 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 37,084 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 37,084 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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FY56 ZTL is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 FY56 ZTL, 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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FY56 ZTL is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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