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MV56 YFC

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,637 mi
Last recorded121,637 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 YFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 121,637 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 118,814 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 112,235 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2015 112,235 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 105,888 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 105,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 95,916 miles

engine management light on

front discs corroded

Fail 31 May 2013 95,916 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

front discs corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 82,484 miles

eml on dash

Fail 25 Apr 2012 82,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

eml on dash

Pass 27 Sep 2011 73,519 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 88,189 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 88,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,097 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 YFC is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MV56 YFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV56 YFC registered?

MV56 YFC is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is MV56 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV56 YFC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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