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PX56 VWY

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,226 mi
Last recorded151,226 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 VWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 151,226 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 151,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 143,602 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 143,602 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 126,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 112,770 miles

Exhaust heatsheild loose/rattling.

N/s/r and o/s/r suspension bump stops missing.

Fail 17 Dec 2014 112,770 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust heatsheild loose/rattling.

N/s/r and o/s/r suspension bump stops missing.

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 96,113 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 96,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

coolant level below minimum

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 5 Jan 2013 83,633 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 83,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 68,444 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 68,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 51,031 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 51,031 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 39,057 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,634 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 34,634 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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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PX56 VWY is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VWY, 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 VWY is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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