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SP06 ZVL

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

45,625 mi
Last recorded45,625 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 ZVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 45,625 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 45,591 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 39,802 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to wear indicator a outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion underside and on various parts

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 30 Oct 2024 39,802 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to wear indicator a outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion underside and on various parts

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Dec 2023 31,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 30,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 25,296 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 25,278 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

subframe and axl corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 25,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 25,592 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 25,459 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 25,153 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 24,866 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2017 24,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 May 2016 23,250 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 21,729 miles

n/s/f brake has slight bind

n/s/f wiper blade torn

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f wiper blade torn

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear silencer and silencer band slightly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 21,729 miles

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

n/s/f brake has slight bind

n/s/f wiper blade torn

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f wiper blade torn

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear silencer and silencer band slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 19,741 miles

both front wiper blades worn

both rear tyres craked at tread

Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,652 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished slightly

offside rear tyre perished slightly

Fail 19 Apr 2013 17,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished slightly

offside rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2012 15,788 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,043 miles

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

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

n/s/f tyre 2mm on outer edge

n/s/f wiper blade torn

o/s/f wiper blade torn

Pass 6 May 2010 12,424 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 9,385 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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SP06 ZVL is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SP06 ZVL, 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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SP06 ZVL is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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