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SO06 LTE

2006 Citroen C2

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,719 mi
Last recorded168,719 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 LTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2017 168,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly not seated at top correctly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 139,570 miles

front wing liners very loose

Fail 12 Dec 2015 139,559 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning very easy to turn wheel on left lock (2.3.3a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

front wing liners very loose

Pass 27 Aug 2014 106,288 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

injector blowing past seal

Fail 27 Aug 2014 106,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

injector blowing past seal

Pass 12 Jul 2013 80,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 80,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,592 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 60,583 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,630 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 30,913 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,730 miles

Front 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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SO06 LTE is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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