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LY56 BFA

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,101 mi
Last recorded66,101 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 BFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 66,101 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and back (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 60,823 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 53,748 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 46,667 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 42,655 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box strap deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 37,096 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 37,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 31,296 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 26,274 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 26,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 23,389 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 20,555 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 20,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Side wall is starting to Crack

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 17,970 miles

advise slight white light to o/s/r indicator bulb

all other tyres o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r cracking badly in outer walls

Fail 9 Dec 2014 17,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise slight white light to o/s/r indicator bulb

all other tyres o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r cracking badly in outer walls

Pass 4 Dec 2013 15,336 miles

advise wiper blades starting to smear.

advise front and rear tyre walls cracked.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 13,576 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 10,773 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 9,375 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 7,607 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LY56 BFA is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY56 BFA, 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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LY56 BFA is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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