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MA56 GYJ

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,681 mi
Last recorded75,681 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 GYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 75,681 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 10 Oct 2018 73,209 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner wing missing

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2015 73,100 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both headlamp dip units slightly loose

n/s front inner wheel arch liner missing

Fail 21 Aug 2015 73,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both headlamp dip units slightly loose

n/s front inner wheel arch liner missing

Fail 14 Aug 2014 63,339 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,339 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,708 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 52,708 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 50,253 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 50,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,369 miles

front brake discs are worn

slight lift in both front top shock mounts

Fail 21 Jan 2012 42,369 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs are worn

slight lift in both front top shock mounts

Pass 26 Jan 2011 32,771 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 32,771 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres are close to limit

possible PAS problem

rear tyres worn

Fail 27 Jan 2010 22,727 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 22,727 miles

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

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 GYJ is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc 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 GYJ, 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 GYJ is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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