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SJ56 VXC

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,225 mi
Last recorded50,225 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 VXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 50,225 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 50,224 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 48,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive timing side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

osf inner arch liner insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2020 48,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in sill beside jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Spare wheel likely to become detached (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive timing side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

osf inner arch liner insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2019 45,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump seal or crankshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join at central section to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 45,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump seal or crankshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join at central section to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 42,228 miles

Central Front product on interior mirror obscuring view to rear

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear headrests missing off of seats

various suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 42,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has cords exposed through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has cords exposed through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leak coming from engine, either sump seal or oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front product on interior mirror obscuring view to rear

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear headrests missing off of seats

various suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 39,152 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear outside edge

Offside Front tyre starting to wear outside edge

Oil leak sump seal ()

radiator has damage but no leaks present

Pass 6 Sep 2016 39,779 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2016 39,779 miles

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

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

oil leak

spare tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,660 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 33,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 30,443 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 30,443 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 27,179 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,443 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 24,222 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 22,618 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 20,207 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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SJ56 VXC 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 SJ56 VXC, 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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SJ56 VXC is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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