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SL56 FWR

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

45,805 mi
Last recorded45,805 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 FWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 45,805 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle has coroded

various chassis and body areas have coroded

Nearside Front Outer body sill area corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2025 43,125 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer body sill area coroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing coroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle has coroded

various chassis and body areas have coroded

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Fail 9 Aug 2025 43,111 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer body sill area coroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing coroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle has coroded

various chassis and body areas have coroded

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Pass 10 Aug 2024 38,401 miles

Nearside Front outter body sill is coroded

rear axle and brake backing plates have coroded

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Fail 10 Aug 2024 38,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front outter body sill is coroded

rear axle and brake backing plates have coroded

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Pass 28 Jul 2023 34,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer body sill area has coroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle and front subframe have coroded

slight play in steering n/s/f

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 28,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer body sill coroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

various chassis and body areas have coroded

various suspension braking and steering components have coroded

Fail 23 Jul 2022 28,764 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer body sill coroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

various chassis and body areas have coroded

various suspension braking and steering components have coroded

Pass 7 Aug 2021 24,643 miles

all brake unions rusty

all suspension components very rusty

front brake discs worn near limit

play in o/s/f lower suspension pivot

rear under body rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2021 24,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

all brake unions rusty

all suspension components very rusty

front brake discs worn near limit

play in o/s/f lower suspension pivot

rear under body rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2020 22,148 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 19,562 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 17,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake bind

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 17,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake bind

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 15,843 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 15,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 13,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 10,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 10,007 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 8,968 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 7,795 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 6,134 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 4,735 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 3,513 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 FWR is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc 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 FWR, 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 FWR is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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