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PE56 CXG

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,081 mi
Last recorded71,081 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 CXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 71,081 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 71,081 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 64,765 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 59,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated on outer casing

Fail 23 Nov 2020 59,392 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached headlamp loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated on outer casing

Pass 27 Nov 2019 47,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed has been rubbing against anti roll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre showing damage to outer sidewall

Fail 15 Nov 2019 46,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed has been rubbing against anti roll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre showing damage to outer sidewall

Pass 15 Nov 2018 43,382 miles

BOTH rear and N/S/F indicator bulbs colour fading

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 43,153 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

BOTH rear and N/S/F indicator bulbs colour fading

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 40,038 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre slight cracking along inner tread

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking inner tread

Fail 20 Oct 2017 39,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre slight cracking along inner tread

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking inner tread

Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,425 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 38,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 35,675 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 33,496 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,698 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,364 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,375 miles

n/s/f tyre splitting on inner wall

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,412 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 17,722 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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PE56 CXG is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PE56 CXG, 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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PE56 CXG is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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