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HN56 XUS

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,920 mi
Last recorded102,920 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 XUS
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2026 102,920 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed under sealant and remaining length of sill feels weak in multiple places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective mount broken away from rear box but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective wheel rim damaged and tyre underinflated ()

boot lid slightly loose on offside. can be opened and can be secured shut but advise further investigation

both rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

corrosion on rear inner sills and rear chassis rails

Pass 10 Feb 2025 98,545 miles

Boot lid slightly loose offside catch loose but boot can still be opened and secured shut (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mount broken and 1 mount broken on rear but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sills and rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted spare wheel damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 10 Feb 2025 98,545 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Boot lid slightly loose offside catch loose but boot can still be opened and secured shut (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mount broken and 1 mount broken on rear but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sills and rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted spare wheel damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 22 Jan 2024 93,583 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Boot lid catch insecure and inoperable, boot not liable to open accidently

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated on outer wall

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jan 2023 89,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 85,248 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 76,283 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 67,993 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 60,845 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both OSF NSF tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 53,732 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front windscreen wiper smearing

Fail 3 Feb 2018 53,732 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside/Nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front windscreen wiper smearing

Pass 31 Oct 2017 52,282 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 43,857 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge + perished on side wall

offside front tyre worn

Fail 2 Nov 2016 43,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge + perished on side wall

offside front tyre worn

Pass 3 Nov 2015 36,484 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 29,132 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 22,751 miles

both front brake discs starting to waste on inner faces

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 17,817 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 16,050 miles

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

wheel trims covering wheel nuts

Fail 2 Nov 2011 16,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

wheel trims covering wheel nuts

Pass 16 Nov 2010 13,825 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 10,746 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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HN56 XUS is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HN56 XUS, 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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HN56 XUS is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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