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OV56 XUP

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,521 mi
Last recorded73,521 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 XUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 73,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65t14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65t14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 73,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked outside zone a (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 68,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2019 62,238 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2019 62,238 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,692 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 57,778 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,214 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,201 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,536 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,595 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,348 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,215 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 30,215 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

CORROSION ON FRONT DISC

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 15,418 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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OV56 XUP is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XUP, 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 OV56 XUP registered?

OV56 XUP is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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