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MV56 VYS

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,871 mi
Last recorded112,871 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 VYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 112,871 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 105,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 105,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 95,363 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 95,363 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 85,319 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 85,319 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,238 miles

rear exhaust bracket worn but exhaust still secure

Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,936 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 72,936 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 65,984 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,317 miles

Front nearside and offside wishbone bushs worn/spilt

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,114 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 51,114 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,846 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades smearing.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 35,678 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 30,409 miles

nearside rear exhaust mounting strap has been repaired but still supports the exhaust

Pass 28 Oct 2010 25,850 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 20,991 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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MV56 VYS is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MV56 VYS, 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 MV56 VYS registered?

MV56 VYS is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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