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SL56 FVA

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,962 mi
Last recorded83,962 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 FVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 83,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy but not rough

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 May 2018 83,769 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy but not rough

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2017 76,391 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 71,459 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 71,459 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 60,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 50,847 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 50,847 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,297 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 34,450 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,217 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 18,641 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 18,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FVA is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FVA, 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 FVA is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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