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SL56 VUY

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,432 mi
Last recorded108,432 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 108,432 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 108,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 104,977 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 101,383 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 101,379 miles

Brake performance not tested fluid leak near side front flexy pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 99,041 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 93,549 miles

both front tyres low and near side rear

Fail 27 Aug 2016 93,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

both front tyres low and near side rear

Pass 21 Aug 2015 86,281 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 74,841 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 74,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 68,080 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 68,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,774 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 84,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 84,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 40,778 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,945 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)

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 VUY is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VUY, 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 VUY is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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