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PX56 SRO

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

122,522 mi
Last recorded122,522 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 SRO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 122,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 119,581 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill poor repair not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper movement detected on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside repairs covered in under seal

Fail 30 Oct 2024 119,512 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play insecure, lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill poor repair not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper movement detected on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2023 116,539 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 116,529 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sil rotten (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 115,402 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 18 Nov 2022 115,402 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 1 Nov 2022 115,245 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 112,120 miles

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 112,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 109,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 109,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 103,403 miles

slight outer tread wear n/s front tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2019 103,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight outer tread wear n/s front tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2018 97,515 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 97,486 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Hose insecure fouling arb link (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe near rear join holed (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 92,893 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,561 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 89,639 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 86,736 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 83,440 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,130 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 72,195 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

diesel leak back of the engine area.

missing bump stop offside rear.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 72,174 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

diesel leak back of the engine area.

missing bump stop offside rear.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 59,153 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,233 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 40,233 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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PX56 SRO is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 PX56 SRO, 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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PX56 SRO is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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