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PE56 FCU

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,223 mi
Last recorded92,223 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 FCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 92,223 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 92,221 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 85,634 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 85,634 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 77,304 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box poor

slight rust rear chassis both sides

Fail 8 Oct 2014 77,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box poor

slight rust rear chassis both sides

Pass 14 Oct 2013 67,429 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 67,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 59,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Oct 2012 59,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,983 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 51,983 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 42,197 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 34,663 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 34,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FCU is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FCU, 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 FCU is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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