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SK56 LYS

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,577 mi
Last recorded84,577 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 LYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 84,577 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Sep 2019 84,509 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 75,526 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Sep 2018 75,526 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,519 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 68,519 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 62,951 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,794 miles

rear wiper split

spare tyre badly perished to cords 1756514

Fail 15 Sep 2015 56,794 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear wiper split

spare tyre badly perished to cords 1756514

Pass 17 Sep 2014 49,884 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 49,884 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 40,399 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 40,397 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 32,095 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,184 miles

Both front wiper blades split on ends.

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 28,184 miles

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Both front wiper blades split on ends.

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 23,647 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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SK56 LYS 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 SK56 LYS, 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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SK56 LYS is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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