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LX56 YRL

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,261 mi
Last recorded84,261 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 YRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2019 84,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 82,387 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 82,387 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 79,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2017 79,626 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 77,573 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 76,724 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 72,502 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 66,560 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,380 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Fail 28 Aug 2012 62,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and has nail in tread

Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,940 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,776 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,446 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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LX56 YRL is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX56 YRL, 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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LX56 YRL is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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