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MK56 EHL

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,466 mi
Last recorded94,466 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 EHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 94,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion at + suspension components area prescribed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 94,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion at + suspension components area prescribed

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 91,868 miles

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

vehicle has light general underside corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2023 88,952 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear suspension bump stops are detached

Pass 9 Sep 2022 83,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 83,916 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near axel bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 76,375 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 76,220 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,025 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2019 66,385 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 8 Nov 2019 66,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 25 Oct 2018 59,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front windscreen scratched centre lower

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 10 Nov 2017 116,614 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Fail 10 Nov 2017 116,614 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Pass 4 Nov 2016 51,838 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 51,838 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,771 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 45,404 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 42,035 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 42,035 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 39,136 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box mounting strap snapped

Pass 4 Nov 2011 36,408 miles

light scratchs on windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2010 13,391 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 28,710 miles

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)

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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MK56 EHL is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc 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 MK56 EHL, 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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MK56 EHL is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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