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SG56 BLN

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

55,047 mi
Last recorded55,047 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 BLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 55,047 miles

n/s rear tyre is slightly perished

Fail 29 Jun 2021 55,044 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

n/s rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 5 Sep 2020 52,761 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 51,295 miles

Front sump heavily undersield

Fail 10 Aug 2019 51,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front oil sump heavily underseild

Front sub frame corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 44,832 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 44,829 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2017 39,601 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 39,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 35,071 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 35,071 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,292 miles

Front brake disc's are corroded

Slight oil leak

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on outer edges and also deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2015 31,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc's are corroded

Slight oil leak

o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on outer edges and also deteriorated

Both rear tyres are deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2014 25,425 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 25,425 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 22,168 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise slight noise from the n/s/f wheel

no clear brake pad check

Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,108 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 16,323 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 13,772 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 10,377 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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SG56 BLN is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SG56 BLN, 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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SG56 BLN is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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