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SD55 YLV

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,904 mi
Last recorded33,904 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 YLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 33,904 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 51,351 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 32,300 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 32,296 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 31,696 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 31,553 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 30,930 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 29,820 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 29,789 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 29,085 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 28,379 miles

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

Rear tyres sidewalls badly cracked perished

engine covers fitted and undertrays

Pass 28 Jan 2015 26,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Jan 2015 26,919 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Jan 2014 25,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Jan 2014 25,678 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Jan 2013 18,750 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 24,894 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 16,525 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 21,416 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 17,398 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 12,967 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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SD55 YLV is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SD55 YLV, 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 SD55 YLV registered?

SD55 YLV is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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