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PY06 CAE

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,095 mi
Last recorded98,095 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY06 CAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 98,095 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 97,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Caliper seized (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 3 joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Steering rack pulling to right

Pass 21 Mar 2020 93,741 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering operation uneven

Pass 27 Mar 2019 92,863 miles

Electronic power steering uneven operation

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 92,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Electronic power steering uneven operation

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 92,485 miles

Steering system slightly tight Uneven operation. (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 90,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And heavly perished on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 90,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Bulb in wrong (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall as marked (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And heavly perished on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 83,165 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

marks on bodywork: nsr quarter and bumper damage

osr tyre rubber deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2016 83,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

marks on bodywork: nsr quarter and bumper damage

osr tyre rubber deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2015 75,938 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

both front brake discs, inner surface rusted edges

Fail 17 Mar 2014 67,065 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front break disc have a thick lip on edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,065 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

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

front break disc have a thick lip on edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,728 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,055 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 45,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 28,634 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 15,595 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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PY06 CAE is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY06 CAE, 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 PY06 CAE registered?

PY06 CAE is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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