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LJ06 NXS

2006 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,188 mi
Last recorded142,188 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 NXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 142,188 miles

front headlights slight discoloured

Fail 6 Mar 2025 142,187 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

front headlights slight discoloured

Pass 5 Mar 2024 134,670 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 130,131 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 130,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 125,960 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

fuel injector is leaking/ticking

Fail 1 Mar 2022 125,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

fuel injector is leaking/ticking

Pass 9 Feb 2021 121,791 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 116,948 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 116,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 107,181 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 107,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2017 95,732 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 84,049 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 71,602 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 65,578 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 60,417 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,417 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,746 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 48,155 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,473 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 11,635 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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LJ06 NXS is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel 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 LJ06 NXS, 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 LJ06 NXS registered?

LJ06 NXS is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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