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ML56 EKU

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,669 mi
Last recorded95,669 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 EKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 95,669 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 95,663 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake long

Pass 29 Apr 2025 95,650 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 95,644 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 93,394 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2023 90,365 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 86,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 84,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 82,083 miles

Chassis, suspension components, sub frame/rear axle, brake and fuel lines rusty

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))

Pass 4 May 2019 78,994 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 73,911 miles

Both front tyres have deep cuts on inner wall but cords not exposed

Pass 18 Mar 2017 70,914 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,732 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear TYRE NEAR LIMITS

Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,802 miles

4x tyres cracking in tread

Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,938 miles

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

corrosion on rear coil springs

front brake discs worn & lipped

offside rear tyre sidewalls starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Aug 2014 55,879 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,528 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 52,528 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2012 46,269 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 35,409 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 35,409 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 23,924 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 23,924 miles

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

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

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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ML56 EKU is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML56 EKU, 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 ML56 EKU registered?

ML56 EKU is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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