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GY56 EXR

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

124,703 mi
Last recorded124,703 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 EXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 124,703 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 120,681 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 120,680 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 116,391 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 116,390 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 111,596 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 111,572 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 107,500 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os, osr very close (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2021 101,695 miles

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

front number plate cracked

slight engine and gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2020 88,123 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2019 85,886 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 85,886 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 79,141 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 74,760 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,629 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 67,041 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 67,041 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 65,279 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 65,279 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 17 Oct 2013 60,875 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 56,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 51,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 51,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 35,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f shock damp

Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,061 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f shock damp

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 EXR is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EXR, 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 EXR registered?

GY56 EXR is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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