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HJ56 PVP

2006 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,920 mi
Last recorded62,920 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 PVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 62,920 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside are worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 62,920 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside are worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 57,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside are corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 52,248 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 47,942 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 47,942 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 42,537 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 37,649 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 33,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 33,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 28,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is very cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 28,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is very cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 22,936 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 19,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 17,171 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 14,949 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 13,121 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 11,313 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 9,502 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 7,388 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 5,808 miles

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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HJ56 PVP is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HJ56 PVP, 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 HJ56 PVP registered?

HJ56 PVP is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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