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RL56 DEV

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,061 mi
Last recorded85,061 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL56 DEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 85,061 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 85,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 82,256 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 82,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 29 Aug 2017 79,559 miles

Exhaust bracket broken, exhaust secure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Sep 2016 77,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 77,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust mounting heavily corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 73,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust mounting heavily corroded

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 62,670 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,670 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 53,196 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,943 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,675 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,751 miles

Both front tyres going bald on outer shoulders of tread

Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,258 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 27,202 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RL56 DEV is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RL56 DEV, 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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RL56 DEV is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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