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OV56 AVY

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,420 mi
Last recorded119,420 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 AVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 119,420 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch lining not fully secure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch lining not fully secure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 119,420 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch lining not fully secure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch lining not fully secure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 107,271 miles

Nearside Rear lamp broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 95,627 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged but not showing white light to the rear

Pass 23 Sep 2022 86,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 80,892 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 80,880 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 73,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Evidence of overheating "Blueing" (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Evidence of overheating "Blueing" (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 73,972 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 x Centre mountings missing and silencer mounting strap corroded and welds becoming weak. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Evidence of overheating "Blueing" (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Evidence of overheating "Blueing" (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 67,704 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 65,091 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 64,759 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 61,556 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,086 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 58,086 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre split and deterioated

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 47,046 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 34,854 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,801 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 15,412 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 7,653 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 6,513 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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OV56 AVY is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OV56 AVY, 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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OV56 AVY is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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