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SO06 HXB

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,894 mi
Last recorded138,894 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 HXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 138,894 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 138,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 136,316 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 136,273 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear exhaust blow from snapped off hanger (8.2.1.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 133,003 miles

LOWER SPRINGS FITTED ALL ROUND,FRONT COIL SPRINGS NOT SEATING CORRECTLY.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP LENS DAMAGE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SIGNS OF CORROSION STARTING TO SHOW UNDERNEATH

Fail 29 Jan 2019 132,908 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

LOWER SPRINGS FITTED ALL ROUND,FRONT COIL SPRINGS NOT SEATING CORRECTLY.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SIGNS OF CORROSION STARTING TO SHOW UNDERNEATH

Pass 12 Jan 2018 124,575 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Sill covers fitted

Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Front sub-frame, Rear axle, Rear shocks, Chassis

Fail 12 Jan 2018 124,575 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Sill covers fitted

Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Front sub-frame, Rear axle, Rear shocks, Chassis

Pass 12 Jan 2017 118,659 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 114,209 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 114,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 97,456 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 20 Feb 2014 97,051 miles

N/s numberplate lamp lens missing

N/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Feb 2014 96,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

N/s numberplate lamp lens missing

N/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 87,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 87,666 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 82,638 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 82,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,434 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,535 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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SO06 HXB is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SO06 HXB, 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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SO06 HXB is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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