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PE56 FBF

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,097 mi
Last recorded67,097 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 FBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 67,097 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 67,093 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 64,526 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 64,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 60,327 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 60,327 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 60,314 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 55,775 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 55,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 51,470 miles

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Rear no.plate deteriorated but unlikely to be misread

Fail 12 Sep 2016 51,470 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Rear no.plate deteriorated but unlikely to be misread

Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,322 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 15 Sep 2014 43,707 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,728 miles

OSR disc corroded and pads significantly more worn than NSR, handbrake linkage at caliper not releasing fully causing slight bind and premature pad wear

Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,585 miles

OS wiper split at end

Fail 18 Sep 2012 36,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OS wiper split at end

Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,681 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,863 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 25,672 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 19,752 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 19,750 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 FBF is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FBF, 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 PE56 FBF registered?

PE56 FBF is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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