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LV56 ZHC

2006 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,731 mi
Last recorded143,731 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 ZHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 143,731 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

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))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 143,731 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

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))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 134,030 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 134,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 133,109 miles

Slight drag both front brakes

oil leak from engine.(not excessive)

Fail 3 Nov 2022 133,109 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage fouling Bolt fouling bottom ball joint (2.1.4 (a))

Slight drag both front brakes

oil leak from engine.(not excessive)

Pass 20 Oct 2021 129,636 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2021 129,636 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2020 122,374 miles

Offside Front slight brake drag

Fail 15 Oct 2020 122,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low dip beam low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front slight brake drag

Pass 16 Oct 2019 109,851 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 96,588 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 89,420 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 81,527 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 81,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 62,470 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 48,550 miles

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge,tread not cut as deep from new

Pass 15 Nov 2012 41,407 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 33,016 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,158 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,440 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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LV56 ZHC is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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