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MT56 JBX

2006 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,790 mi
Last recorded155,790 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 JBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 155,790 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 155,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 139,544 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2018 139,544 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 126,333 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 126,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 110,356 miles

Loose bolt next the catalytic converter, going into the gear box.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 3.00mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 3.00mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 110,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Lower ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Loose bolt next the catalytic converter, going into the gear box.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 3.00mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 3.00mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 2.00mm. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 93,444 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 93,444 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 74,418 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 5 Dec 2014 74,418 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 65,796 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 65,795 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,987 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 52,836 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 45,985 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 36,434 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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MT56 JBX is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MT56 JBX, 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 MT56 JBX registered?

MT56 JBX is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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