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SH56 HBL

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,204 mi
Last recorded68,204 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 68,204 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 68,204 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 61,169 miles

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill and floor areas (2.4.A.3)

drivers door check strap broken

Fail 7 Dec 2017 61,169 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill and floor areas (2.4.A.3)

drivers door check strap broken

Pass 21 Dec 2016 52,504 miles

Offside Front inner wall cracking

Fail 20 Dec 2016 52,504 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front inner wall cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2015 44,188 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Fail 23 Dec 2014 40,436 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 40,436 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 37,203 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/side front tyre and o/side rear tyre and n/side rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Pass 19 Dec 2013 37,203 miles

o/side front tyre and o/side rear tyre and n/side rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Pass 6 Dec 2012 9,239 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 30,206 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 30,206 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 23,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 23,327 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 17,108 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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SH56 HBL is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HBL, 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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SH56 HBL is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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