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SH56 EBZ

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,204 mi
Last recorded78,204 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 EBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 78,204 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 71,433 miles

Engine bay signs of corrosion

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

Front and rear suspension signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2020 71,429 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine bay signs of corrosion

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

Front and rear suspension signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2020 71,105 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay signs of corrosion

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

Front and rear suspension signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2018 67,824 miles

Corrosion on front subframe.

Corrosion on prescribed areas/components.

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 63,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 59,041 miles

Both front discs in poor condition on inner faces

Both front wiper blades split

Covers impede parts of inspection

Fail 9 Dec 2016 59,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both front discs in poor condition on inner faces

Both front wiper blades split

Covers impede parts of inspection

Offside Rear Drum brake is binding

Pass 17 Dec 2015 54,074 miles

Off side rear wheel binding.

off side rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 17 Dec 2015 54,073 miles

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

Off side rear wheel binding.

off side rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 49,658 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 46,243 miles

n/s & o/s rear bump stops missing.

Fail 23 Dec 2013 46,243 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s & o/s rear bump stops missing.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 40,067 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,161 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r bumpstops missing

Pass 21 Oct 2010 25,334 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 25,334 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 19,277 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 19,219 miles

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

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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SH56 EBZ is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SH56 EBZ, 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 SH56 EBZ registered?

SH56 EBZ is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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