CarVerify

Free Car Check

LC56 SZX

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,372 mi
Last recorded86,372 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 SZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 86,372 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 78,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 72,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 66,784 miles

Bonnet release handle insecure

Exhaust silencer deteriorated and support bracket broken

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2021 60,597 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2019 55,925 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 45,634 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2017 38,040 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 36,523 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 35,969 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Pass 14 Nov 2014 32,592 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 30,298 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear suspension bumpstop is missing-recommend replacement now before damage.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 30,298 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear suspension bumpstop is missing-recommend replacement now before damage.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 28,392 miles

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

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

offside rear suspension bump stop missing.

Fail 22 Nov 2012 28,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs worn/lipped edges-unmeasured

offside rear suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 5 Nov 2011 26,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

childs seat fitted onto nearside front position.

Pass 13 Nov 2010 23,485 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 15,091 miles

advise limited check to nearside front seat belt due to child seat being fitted.

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
Full Citroen C2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LC56 SZX is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LC56 SZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC56 SZX?

You can check the full history of LC56 SZX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LC56 SZX registered?

LC56 SZX is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is LC56 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC56 SZX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC56 SZX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LC56 SZX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.