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RJ56 DDA

2006 Citroen C2

Yellow Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

136,482 mi
Last recorded136,482 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 DDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2025 136,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill / Inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail above rear axle beam corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item removed from mirror ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre feathered around inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 128,492 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 128,485 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 124,566 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bump stops missing

engine sump corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2023 124,559 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bump stops missing

engine sump corroded

Pass 4 May 2022 120,978 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 26 Apr 2022 120,975 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 15 Mar 2021 117,761 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 117,759 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 113,703 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front hubs rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 113,703 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front hubs rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 100,875 miles

Offside Front drivers door check strap broken

Pass 15 May 2018 88,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 88,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 May 2017 81,651 miles

Front discs and brake pads heavily corroded and worn. Require replacement ASAP.

Fail 8 May 2017 81,651 miles

Front discs and brake pads heavily corroded and worn. Require replacement ASAP.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 77,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the outer shouder (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,749 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2014 60,742 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2013 51,585 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,303 miles

body damage to offside rear

Fail 11 Oct 2012 44,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

body damage to offside rear

Pass 10 Oct 2011 37,144 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 37,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,037 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn and scored slightly on inner side faces

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 5 Oct 2009 16,711 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RJ56 DDA is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Yellow with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 RJ56 DDA, 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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RJ56 DDA is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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