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LY55 OBX

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,557 mi
Last recorded115,557 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 OBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 115,557 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 108,488 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 103,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre kerb damage

Tyre wear to inner and outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 99,134 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 99,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,671 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 91,665 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 80,837 miles

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

windscreen wiper blades starting to split

Fail 9 Dec 2013 80,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

windscreen wiper blades starting to split

Pass 19 Nov 2012 69,758 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 69,758 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,172 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 61,135 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f/door mirror glass missing

Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,904 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 52,904 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 34,969 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,969 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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LY55 OBX is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OBX, 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 OBX registered?

LY55 OBX is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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