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GU56 CVA

2006 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,995 mi
Last recorded148,995 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 CVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 148,995 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 139,304 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 130,218 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 130,215 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 130,171 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 20 Sep 2022 129,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 129,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Aug 2021 129,260 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside body sill corroded slightly.

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

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

Offside body sill corroded through at front.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 125,971 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 120,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2018 114,136 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 109,679 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 104,009 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 94,300 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 94,300 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 86,756 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 79,644 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2012 74,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear exhaust box corroded

spare tyre on legal limit

Pass 20 Sep 2012 74,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear exhaust box corroded

spare tyre on legal limit

Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,799 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on offside rear coil spring

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre depth getting low on outer edge

offside front tyre depth getting low on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 58,982 miles

condition of front brake discs (slightly worn).

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,581 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 44,581 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GU56 CVA is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU56 CVA, 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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What year was GU56 CVA registered?

GU56 CVA is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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