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LY55 TZB

2006 Citroen C2

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

58,556 mi
Last recorded58,556 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 TZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 58,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2026 58,551 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2025 58,184 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 57,740 miles

Back seats down and items on them including wheel and tyre preventing inspection of rear seats and belts

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and also some small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Wheel trims fitted preventing full inspection of brakes

Pass 22 Mar 2023 57,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 56,966 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 56,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 56,564 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 56,245 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 55,286 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 55,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,569 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 53,968 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 52,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,845 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 51,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,288 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough in rotation

Fail 18 Mar 2014 50,284 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough in rotation

Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,201 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall, not exposing inner cords

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 13 Mar 2012 48,181 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 48,181 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 46,078 miles

fuel smell under bonnet - no physical leak found

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 3 Dec 2010 46,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel smell under bonnet - no physical leak found

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 5 Jan 2010 43,643 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated

fuel smell under bonnet - no physical leak found

spare tyre sidewall badly perished

Pass 26 Jan 2009 41,003 miles

offside front door check-strap broken

offside front seatbelt webbing fraying

wipers splitting - suggest replace

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 TZB is a 2006 Citroen C2 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TZB, 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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LY55 TZB is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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