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SL56 FVJ

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,238 mi
Last recorded72,238 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 FVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 72,238 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 72,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 71,092 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 69,709 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 69,708 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 69,146 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 68,325 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 67,293 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake disc surface corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2020 67,293 miles

Emissions not tested condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake disc surface corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2019 64,999 miles

Corrosion to under side of vehicle advise "wax oil"

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust minor leeks temp repairs throughout

Fail 16 Aug 2019 64,997 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to under side of vehicle advise "wax oil"

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 57,442 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 54,904 miles

Offside Rear brake disk rusty on outer face

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

washer bottle in car marked up washer fluid

Pass 8 Sep 2016 50,621 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,083 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 32,652 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 32,652 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 27,899 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 27,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2012 23,974 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 23,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 19,829 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 13,952 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 9,574 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 FVJ is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SL56 FVJ, 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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What year was SL56 FVJ registered?

SL56 FVJ is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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