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NL56 VYP

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,715 mi
Last recorded60,715 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 VYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 60,715 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 58,317 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 56,669 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 55,467 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Feb 2020 55,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 52,560 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 52,560 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 47,852 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 43,360 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,428 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,529 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 35,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2013 28,958 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 26,914 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 24,666 miles

advise front disc slighty scored

injector chuffing but not leaking fuel

Fail 20 Oct 2011 24,666 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise front disc slighty scored

injector chuffing but not leaking fuel

Pass 21 Oct 2010 13,079 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 14,586 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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NL56 VYP is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NL56 VYP, 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 NL56 VYP registered?

NL56 VYP is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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The MOT history for NL56 VYP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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