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GU56 EYY

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,369 mi
Last recorded93,369 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 EYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 93,369 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2019 92,669 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 87,335 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 87,335 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 82,902 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,513 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,452 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 65,452 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,382 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,573 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare wheel carrier corroaded

Fail 7 Jul 2013 56,573 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare wheel carrier corroaded

Pass 1 May 2013 56,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid+coolant over filled

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

perishing+splitting to tyres

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2013 56,223 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid+coolant over filled

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

perishing+splitting to tyres

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 May 2011 39,922 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,308 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 25,625 miles

Advise front brake discs fairly worn ,pads ok at present.

Fail 3 Aug 2009 25,527 miles

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

Advise front brake discs fairly worn ,pads ok at present.

Offside Front 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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GU56 EYY is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GU56 EYY, 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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GU56 EYY is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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