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MD55 PHU

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,008 mi
Last recorded101,008 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 PHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 101,008 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2025 101,007 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSR/NSR sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 100,523 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear outer sills soft behind paint (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 98,659 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2022 96,750 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 95,400 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear outer sills slightly soft

Pass 4 Feb 2020 95,395 miles

outer sills soft

inners sills slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 94,765 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 93,732 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2017 92,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine sump corroded ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 92,783 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine sump corroded ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 90,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 90,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 89,064 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 89,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 87,989 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 83,026 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear bump stops missing

front discs slightly corroded inner surface

Pass 2 Feb 2013 83,026 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear bump stops missing

front discs slightly corroded inner surface

Pass 11 Feb 2012 72,925 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 72,925 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 58,630 miles

tyres worn

Fail 5 Feb 2011 58,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

tyres worn

Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,927 miles

o/s wiper split

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,523 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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MD55 PHU is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MD55 PHU, 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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MD55 PHU is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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