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GY56 EXU

2006 Citroen C2

Yellow Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

65,154 mi
Last recorded65,154 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 EXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 65,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

both inner sills corroded at front

Fail 2 Oct 2025 65,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road scratches (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

both inner sills corroded at front

Pass 7 Oct 2024 64,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant bottle empty

Fail 4 Oct 2024 64,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant bottle empty

Pass 22 Sep 2023 64,118 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 63,185 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust strap broken

corrosion to front and rear inner sills

corrosion to nearside front outer sill

Fail 15 Sep 2022 63,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust strap broken

corrosion to front and rear inner sills

corrosion to nearside front outer sill

Pass 7 Oct 2021 62,470 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust bracket snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 62,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corroded hole in seal. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust bracket snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 62,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 61,746 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 61,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 26 Sep 2018 61,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2017 60,914 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 60,411 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,010 miles

Rear bump stops missing

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 59,010 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear bump stops missing

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 57,020 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 57,020 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 23,604 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 54,699 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,459 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,879 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted/worn

rear footbrake showing slight imbalance

Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,055 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,335 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 27,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 EXU is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Yellow with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EXU, 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 EXU registered?

GY56 EXU is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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