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SJ06 SBO

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,784 mi
Last recorded86,784 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 SBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 86,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 86,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 78,095 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 78,095 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR) (195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 69,344 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 69,344 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Offside (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty Don't switch off (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working Not working when side light are on (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake binding Offside (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 61,106 miles

oil leak from gear box

small leak from exhaust joint

Fail 19 Dec 2014 61,081 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f brake disc worn on inside

oil leak from gear box

small leak from exhaust joint

Pass 7 Jan 2014 58,366 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 58,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 53,723 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,892 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f diff seal leaking

o/s/r wheel bent

Fail 29 Mar 2012 50,892 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f diff seal leaking

o/s/r wheel bent

Pass 7 May 2011 47,673 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 44,291 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,494 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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SJ06 SBO is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJ06 SBO, 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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SJ06 SBO is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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