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MA56 GXX

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

55,466 mi
Last recorded55,466 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 GXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 55,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside wiper slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2018 55,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside wiper slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2017 55,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter to centre exhaust flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired abs sensor (3.4.4)

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 on wear limit (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 48,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Front arch liner loose

Offside Rear tyre has cut on inner and outer sidewalls but doesn't expose cords

Fail 28 Oct 2016 48,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front arch liner loose

Offside Rear tyre has cut on inner and outer sidewalls but doesn't expose cords

Offside Rear tyre underinflated

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disks (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,784 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 41,784 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 32,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Oct 2014 32,280 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2013 21,906 miles

DAMAGE 0/s front wing/rear blade torn/front/rear discs 0/s n/s worn/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/f/r b/hoses rusty/exhaust rusty/f/r susp/sub frames rusty/h/brake cables rusty/wear rack noisy monitor

Fail 24 Sep 2013 21,906 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE 0/s front wing/rear blade torn/front/rear discs 0/s n/s worn/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/f/r b/hoses rusty/exhaust rusty/f/r susp/sub frames rusty/h/brake cables rusty/wear rack noisy monitor

Pass 21 Sep 2012 17,881 miles

front rear discs worn 0/s n/s/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/rear 0/s n//s tyres PERISHED walls MONITOR/front sub frame rusty/f/r susp rusty/rear 0/s n/s b/hoses rusty/front 0/s n/s struts rusty/rack noisy MONITOR/rear no.plate disc

Pass 12 Sep 2011 15,360 miles

front discs worn 0/s n/s/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/rack noisy MONITOR

Pass 1 Oct 2010 13,805 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 13,805 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 10,752 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight damage to offside rear brake hose

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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MA56 GXX is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MA56 GXX, 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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MA56 GXX is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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