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HW56 EXV

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,012 mi
Last recorded40,012 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 EXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 40,012 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Fail 17 Sep 2025 40,012 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2024 39,252 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2024 39,252 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2023 38,261 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2022 37,500 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 36,935 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 36,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 36,193 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 35,225 miles

wheel trims fitted at time of the test

Pass 18 Sep 2018 33,942 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 31,782 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 27,246 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 24,011 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 22,656 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 19,661 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 16,820 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 13,946 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 10,929 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 7,811 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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HW56 EXV is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HW56 EXV, 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 HW56 EXV registered?

HW56 EXV is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is HW56 EXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW56 EXV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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