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LY55 NXB

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,780 mi
Last recorded47,780 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 NXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 47,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 47,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 45,293 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both side’s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both side’s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 43,318 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 40,372 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 40,372 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 38,101 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 34,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

we advise the tyre is replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 13 Jan 2012 30,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 25,884 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 22,660 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise on condition of n/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2009 18,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 18,964 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads wearing low.

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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LY55 NXB is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LY55 NXB, 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 LY55 NXB registered?

LY55 NXB is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 January 2006.

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