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PO56 XEH

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,729 mi
Last recorded126,729 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 XEH
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 126,729 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

car needs good cleaning

Pass 7 Sep 2018 105,549 miles

Damage to offside of vehicle

Offside front tyre worn low on tread

Rear suspension bump stomps deteriorated

Slight leak from Nearside gearbox drive shaft seal

Slight play in offside front antiroll bar linkage

Stone chip in screen, zone b

Fail 7 Sep 2018 105,549 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working No rear brake lights (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Damage to offside of vehicle

Offside front tyre worn low on tread

Position lamp not working Nearside front (4.2.1 (a))

Rear suspension bump stomps deteriorated

Slight leak from Nearside gearbox drive shaft seal

Slight play in offside front antiroll bar linkage

Stone chip in screen, zone b

Pass 26 Sep 2017 97,405 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongey

Front brake discs corroded

Slight corrosion front subframe

Stone chip zone B

Pass 26 Aug 2016 96,784 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,186 miles

reg plate lense covers missing

Fail 2 Sep 2015 79,184 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both front (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

reg plate lense covers missing

Pass 20 Aug 2014 65,940 miles

rear exhaust strap weld repaired

rear wiper split

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 65,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust strap weld repaired

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,961 miles

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

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

slight corrosion front shocker casings

Fail 2 Sep 2013 56,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

slight corrosion front shocker casings

Fail 3 Sep 2012 43,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs worn and pads getting low

Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,298 miles

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

front discs worn and pads getting low

Fail 31 Aug 2011 31,811 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,811 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,358 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,105 miles

Nearside 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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PO56 XEH is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PO56 XEH, 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 PO56 XEH registered?

PO56 XEH is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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