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SL56 FWN

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,127 mi
Last recorded83,127 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 FWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 83,127 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 83,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened ns/os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 83,115 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 76,223 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 75,915 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 61,250 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 60,674 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,891 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 45,891 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 38,681 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,684 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 28,619 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 6 Sep 2011 22,866 miles

Front wipers torn

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

low effort with o/s handbrake

Pass 2 Sep 2010 17,607 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 17,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 10,902 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 FWN is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FWN, 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 FWN registered?

SL56 FWN is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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