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LV56 XMY

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,095 mi
Last recorded113,095 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 XMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2025 113,095 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 13 Aug 2024 107,030 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 106,950 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bonnet pull lever requires attention

Pass 9 Aug 2023 97,945 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats folded down ()

Pass 21 Jul 2022 86,633 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 77,595 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Are Very Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Are Very Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 71,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Hand Brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 63,830 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,013 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,485 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 59,679 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch worn

o/s/f top mount/shock has slight play

o/s/r alloy wheel buckled

Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,915 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 53,776 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 51,344 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 51,344 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 47,837 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 45,290 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both front brake discs worn slightly

Fail 11 Dec 2010 39,936 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 39,936 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,561 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear tyre has small damage to sidewall.

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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LV56 XMY is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV56 XMY, 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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LV56 XMY is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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