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PX56 TYF

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,048 mi
Last recorded72,048 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 TYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2022 72,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 65,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 65,233 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 54,533 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition

rear shockers poor condition

Fail 17 Dec 2020 54,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition

rear shockers poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2019 49,750 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 49,201 miles

Offside Front Inner rack joint slight play

Fail 13 Dec 2018 49,201 miles

Offside Front Inner rack joint slight play

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure at rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing slight smear (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 45,863 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 40,577 miles

both front tyres getting low

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface area poor (3.5.1i)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2015 35,525 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface area corroded but efforts ok (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 30,306 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 25,289 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 25,289 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 21,481 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 16,354 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 15,047 miles

Oil leak

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

rear (both) Tyre(s) sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2009 12,539 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 12,539 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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PX56 TYF is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TYF, 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 PX56 TYF registered?

PX56 TYF is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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