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PX56 VYF

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,026 mi
Last recorded76,026 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 VYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 76,026 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower outer sill corrosion/damage

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 75,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower outer sill corrosion/damage

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 70,046 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 70,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 69,804 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 68,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear tyre perished

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

nearside sill slight damage

Pass 5 Mar 2018 66,378 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside sill slight danage

The spare tyre is flat & perished 175/65x14

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 3 Mar 2018 66,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside sill slight danage

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,094 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill accident damage! (5.2.6)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails / spring mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 63,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, seat belt stalk is also attached to seat! (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread 175/65x14 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill accident damage! (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear tyre is heavily perished

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails / spring mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,355 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 60,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,421 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 52,496 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,496 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 48,529 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,962 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,115 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,945 miles

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 VYF is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc 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 VYF, 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 VYF registered?

PX56 VYF is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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