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PE56 XVY

2006 Citroen C2

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,202 mi
Last recorded143,202 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 XVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 143,202 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged damaged but functioning (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section around rear suspension beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sill covered in a black underseal

Rear Lower spare wheel missing from carrier

Fail 2 Sep 2020 143,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced previous weld repair/plate detached from sill section due to possible impact damage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged damaged but functioning (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section around rear suspension beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 4 Sep 2019 128,696 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 128,484 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working properly rough sounding (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 113,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Radiator mounts broken but radiator still secure

Fail 13 Aug 2018 113,298 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Outer sill area holed/corroded but not within 30cm of suspension or seatbelt mounting

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Radiator mounts broken but radiator still secure

Pass 5 Sep 2017 106,204 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 99,176 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 99,166 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 96,605 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

hand brake lever damaged but fully functional

Pass 29 May 2014 92,787 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 29 May 2014 92,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,325 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 77,325 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 57,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,340 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 38,236 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 29,143 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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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PE56 XVY is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XVY, 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 XVY registered?

PE56 XVY is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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