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SM56 GSO

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,393 mi
Last recorded94,393 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 GSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 94,393 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 90,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 May 2017 90,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 May 2016 80,128 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 80,079 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 May 2015 71,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 71,028 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 60,463 miles

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

sump corroded

Fail 2 May 2014 60,463 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

sump corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,532 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 50,531 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 42,137 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 42,137 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 34,070 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 34,070 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 26,385 miles

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

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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SM56 GSO is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SM56 GSO, 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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SM56 GSO is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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