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KY56 EAO

2006 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,685 mi
Last recorded115,685 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 EAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 115,685 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

bonnet stay missing

diesel injector seal leaking

drivers sun visor unable to be stowed away but not affecting view of the road

front exhaust heatshield partially insecure

offside door check strap broken

Pass 4 Feb 2019 105,849 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

bonnet stay missing

diesel injector leaking

front exhaust heatshield partially insecure

nearside front top mount worn/rough on rotation

Fail 4 Feb 2019 105,849 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

bonnet stay missing

diesel injector leaking

front exhaust heatshield partially insecure

nearside front top mount worn/rough on rotation

Pass 12 Feb 2018 94,995 miles

Coolant leak & coolant level low ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front & nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet stay missing

nearside front top mount worn/slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2017 84,185 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front & nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet stay missing

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2017 84,185 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front & nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet stay missing

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,262 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front & nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2016 72,146 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front & nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,802 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 65,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 61,309 miles

off side rear light unit broken

Fail 21 Feb 2014 61,168 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off side rear light unit broken

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,436 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 55,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 49,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management warning light is on

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 49,196 miles

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

engine management warning light is on

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,568 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 23,414 miles

spare wheel carrier loose

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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KY56 EAO is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KY56 EAO, 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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KY56 EAO is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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