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RO56 XAY

2006 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

64,193 mi
Last recorded64,193 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 XAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 64,193 miles

head lamp beams masked

Fail 21 Dec 2022 64,193 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

head lamp beams masked

Pass 29 Nov 2021 63,977 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 63,839 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 63,839 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 63,719 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 63,714 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 63,574 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 63,336 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017

Emissions not tested excess black SMOKE (7.4.B.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside front (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,571 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 59,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 57,410 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,410 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 55,516 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2010 17,148 miles

diesel injector leaking gases

Fail 24 Sep 2010 17,148 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 45,814 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 45,814 miles

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

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

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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RO56 XAY is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RO56 XAY, 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 RO56 XAY registered?

RO56 XAY is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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