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ML56 NUY

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,400 mi
Last recorded115,400 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 NUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 115,400 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 109,372 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 109,373 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.056 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 107,320 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 107,320 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 103,494 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 103,491 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2021 100,234 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 99,011 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 93,226 miles

drivers window not working

slight oil leak engine SUMP CORRODED

Fail 7 May 2019 93,226 miles

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

slight oil leak engine SUMP CORRODED

Pass 9 May 2018 82,637 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 80,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2017 80,498 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 69,844 miles

Front discs worn & lipped

Fail 25 Feb 2016 69,844 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs worn & lipped

Fail 18 Feb 2016 69,537 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner/outer edges and in poor condition

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner/outer edges and in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,970 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 54,812 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 35,713 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 35,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre side wall damaged

offside rear tyre age cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2013 19,252 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 17,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 14,778 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 11,014 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 11,014 miles

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 NUY is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ML56 NUY, 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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ML56 NUY is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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