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SL06 AYH

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,726 mi
Last recorded93,726 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 AYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 93,726 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both N/S/R & O/S/R, Coil spring mount - Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 93,565 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both N/S/R & O/S/R, Coil spring mount - Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 88,834 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer has Corrosion Hole (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake Lever has Excess Travel

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated with Poor Beam Image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play Felt in Steering at Road Wheel

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Upper Mounting Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 88,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill/Sill End has Corrosion Holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill/Sill End has Corrosion Holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer has Corrosion Hole (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake Lever has Excess Travel

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated with Poor Beam Image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play Felt in Steering at Road Wheel

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Upper Mounting Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 85,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 83,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 80,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 77,372 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 75,401 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 73,137 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,760 miles

both rear tyres 3mm.

Pass 2 Apr 2016 68,646 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 66,219 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 61,111 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 57,412 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,683 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 16,544 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,567 miles

Exhaust rear mountings in very poor condition

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Apr 2009 39,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,218 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,994 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 38,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak at sump gasket

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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SL06 AYH is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL06 AYH, 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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SL06 AYH is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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