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HY56 ZXJ

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,112 mi
Last recorded116,112 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 ZXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 116,112 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 103,193 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 102,980 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 91,307 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Sep 2023 91,206 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2022 77,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 60,165 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 60,165 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 51,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 49,941 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 47,037 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,045 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 41,009 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,230 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,164 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,890 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,259 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,214 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 23,062 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,586 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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HY56 ZXJ is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 HY56 ZXJ, 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 HY56 ZXJ registered?

HY56 ZXJ is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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