CarVerify

Free Car Check

SP56 MGV

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,904 mi
Last recorded67,904 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 MGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 67,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 67,903 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed with corrosion along entire length of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed with corrosion in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and badly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing badly corroded and shows signs of leakage

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 64,518 miles

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

both front brake discs have corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2018 59,616 miles

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

Nearside sill soft

oil leak engine

rear chassie legs heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Sep 2018 59,616 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside sill soft

oil leak engine

rear chassie legs heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,893 miles

both rear flexi hose ferrules have corrosion

engine oil leaks, suspect sump

n/s/r outer sill soft

slight play n/s/f strut top

Fail 14 Sep 2017 58,882 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear flexi hose ferrules have corrosion

engine oil leaks, suspect sump

n/s/r outer sill soft

slight play n/s/f strut top

socket stuck on bolt of n/s/f ball joint

Pass 17 Sep 2016 57,583 miles

Both front shock absorbers feel very weak

Both front tyres badly age cracked

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

Knocking from front suspension

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre age cracking

Fail 16 Sep 2016 57,583 miles

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

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

Both front shock absorbers feel very weak

Both front tyres badly age cracked

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

Knocking from front suspension

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre age cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,765 miles

front suspension rear bushes splitting

oil leak sump corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2015 55,740 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

front suspension rear bushes splitting

oil leak sump corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 45,659 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,945 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,931 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 34,646 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 28,979 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,944 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 22,944 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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
Full Citroen C2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SP56 MGV is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP56 MGV, 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

How do I check the history of SP56 MGV?

You can check the full history of SP56 MGV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP56 MGV registered?

SP56 MGV is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is SP56 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 MGV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP56 MGV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SP56 MGV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.