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SL56 GKA

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

75,898 mi
Last recorded75,898 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 75,898 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 75,898 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 75,897 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,089 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F cv boot wet with grease.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 72,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F cv boot wet with grease.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,505 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 62,495 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 55,311 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 55,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 49,569 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 49,564 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 40,295 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 40,291 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,665 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 20,187 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 GKA is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GKA, 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 GKA is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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