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SP56 OVY

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,803 mi
Last recorded85,803 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 85,803 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 81,130 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front suspension arm front bushes worn

Fail 11 Mar 2017 81,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front suspension arm front bushes worn

Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,569 miles

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE INSECURE

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

OIL LEAK

OIL SUMP CORRODED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH REAR (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 72,568 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working ALL REAR (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE INSECURE

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OIL LEAK

OIL SUMP CORRODED

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH REAR (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 67,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release handle loose in its fixing

exhaust system corroded

nearside door outer handle stiff in operation

Fail 14 Mar 2015 67,915 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release handle loose in its fixing

exhaust system corroded

nearside door outer handle stiff in operation

Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,963 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 62,963 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 62,946 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

grill section missing

rear exhaust mountings poorly repaired

Pass 10 Oct 2012 56,018 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 56,018 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,150 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 50,149 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,980 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,777 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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SP56 OVY is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SP56 OVY, 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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SP56 OVY is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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