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SM56 NHY

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,885 mi
Last recorded47,885 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 NHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 47,885 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 47,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high And headlight loose (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn And boot burst (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 43,452 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 43,071 miles

eml lamp on

Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 42,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 40,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 37,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 33,597 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn [inner face]

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked on outer sidewalls

Fail 14 Dec 2011 33,597 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn [inner face]

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked on outer sidewalls

Pass 2 Dec 2010 28,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front and rear tyres cracked on outer sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 26 Nov 2010 28,750 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front and rear tyres cracked on outer sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 8 Dec 2009 19,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake needs adjusting

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear seat belt stalk mechanism faulty

offside rear tyre soft

Pass 8 Dec 2009 19,605 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear seat belt stalk mechanism faulty

offside rear tyre soft

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 NHY is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM56 NHY registered?

SM56 NHY is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is SM56 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 NHY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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