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MK56 FVS

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,562 mi
Last recorded99,562 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 FVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 99,562 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 99,556 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2025 97,592 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 97,587 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens is frosty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 95,468 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 95,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced LENS IS FROSTY (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 93,637 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 93,630 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of outer sill requires welding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also the boot is badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens is frosty (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability end insecure across the front subframe (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 91,898 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 91,898 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 89,202 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 86,717 miles

both front brake discs are in a poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2019 83,903 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 82,110 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 82,110 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 80,679 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 77,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer surface (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 72,308 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 72,137 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 72,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,323 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,480 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 54,472 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,618 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 43,618 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,979 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 31,979 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet release handle adrift

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 20,193 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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MK56 FVS is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MK56 FVS, 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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What year was MK56 FVS registered?

MK56 FVS is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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