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GY56 EWR

2006 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,551 mi
Last recorded66,551 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 EWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 May 2021 66,551 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer support bracket corroded/detached but exhaust system still supported

Pass 21 May 2020 65,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 65,496 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 53,969 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 53,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 49,346 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,963 miles

Engine management light on

Light misting on both rear shocks

Rear silencer corroded

Spare tyre flat

Fail 7 Oct 2016 47,950 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Light misting on both rear shocks

Engine management light on

Rear silencer corroded

Spare tyre flat

n/s/f tyre well perished - needs attention

Pass 1 Oct 2015 46,208 miles

Engine management light on

Front tyres perished

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

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

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear brake binding slightly when spun by hand

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 46,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily perished (4.1.D.1a)

Engine management light on

Front tyres perished

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly when spun by hand

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 44,664 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,078 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Oct 2012 38,739 miles

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,812 miles

clutch in need of adjustment or repair (biting point high)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 35,811 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch in need of adjustment or repair (biting point high)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

both front wiper blades slightly splitt

osf cv gaiter showing signs of grease escaping but secure and not splitt

Pass 5 Oct 2009 22,208 miles

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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GY56 EWR is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GY56 EWR, 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 GY56 EWR registered?

GY56 EWR is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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