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SH56 VTC

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,021 mi
Last recorded77,021 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 VTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 77,021 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 77,020 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 68,186 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 68,183 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,954 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 64,018 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 64,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 62,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre below legal limit

Pass 21 Jun 2014 57,708 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 57,706 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 56,026 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 49,713 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 43,060 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 43,060 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 34,074 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 21,993 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 VTC is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VTC, 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 VTC registered?

SH56 VTC is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is SH56 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH56 VTC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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