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PX56 VYW

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,239 mi
Last recorded108,239 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 108,239 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 85,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 76,385 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,770 miles

nearside front outer door handle damaged but opens door

rear exhaust box deteriorated and clamp corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 66,770 miles

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

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

nearside front outer door handle damaged but opens door

rear exhaust box deteriorated and clamp corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,539 miles

nsr tyre cracking and perishing

osf tyre cracking and perishing

osr tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 7 Sep 2013 55,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nsr tyre cracking and perishing

osf tyre cracking and perishing

osr tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,212 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 48,212 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 42,299 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 42,299 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 33,661 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,322 miles

o/s/f wiper blade splitting on ends

rear seats not fitted,rear seatbelts not checked.

Fail 6 Nov 2009 28,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f wiper blade splitting on ends

rear seats not fitted,rear seatbelts not checked.

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 VYW is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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