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SL56 EWU

2006 Citroen C2

Yellow Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,927 mi
Last recorded87,927 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 EWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 87,927 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Sep 2016 87,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Oct 2015 80,169 miles

battery loose

offside rear tyre inner side wall split no cords seen

Fail 14 Oct 2015 80,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

battery loose

offside rear tyre inner side wall split no cords seen

Pass 25 Oct 2014 72,534 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre getting lumpy on inner edge

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,101 miles

n/s/front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2012 59,910 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 59,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 53,467 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 53,381 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

advise front brake discs corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2010 42,736 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 42,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 32,579 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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SL56 EWU is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Yellow with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SL56 EWU, 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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SL56 EWU is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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