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OY56 FSE

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,417 mi
Last recorded77,417 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 FSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 77,417 miles

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

all rear seats have been removed

Pass 17 Oct 2024 71,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2024 71,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2023 65,124 miles

all rear seats have been removed

damage to rear light units

Pass 20 Oct 2022 58,036 miles

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

all rear seats have been removed

damage to both rear light units and taped up

Pass 23 Sep 2021 51,266 miles

rear seats have been removed

slight damage to rear light units

Fail 23 Sep 2021 51,266 miles

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

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

rear seats have been removed

slight damage to rear light units

Pass 15 Oct 2020 47,089 miles

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

crack in front windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2019 41,274 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 37,404 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 37,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 33,861 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 29,419 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 29,419 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 27,259 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 24,112 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2013 21,887 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2013 18,181 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 19,193 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 19,193 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 18,080 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,255 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 11,327 miles

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

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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OY56 FSE is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OY56 FSE, 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 OY56 FSE registered?

OY56 FSE is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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