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SP56 WRL

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

49,550 mi
Last recorded49,550 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2019 49,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested Due to excessive leaking offside rear. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear outer sill corroded excessive with-in 30cms of suspension fixing . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust down pipe front securing bracket corroded excessive insecure .

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion advancing . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside front most bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Offside & nearside shock-absorber casings corroded .

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & nearside upper coil spring mount areas . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier corroded .

Steering operation slightly stiff turning left .

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 30cms from offside & nearside rear axle fixings . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 47,826 miles

front subframe showing surface corrosion

oil sump corroded no leaks

spare wheel carrier corroded

underside at rear showing surface corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2018 47,825 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% nearside low 55% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front subframe showing surface corrosion

oil sump corroded no leaks

rear wipe not clearing screen

spare wheel carrier corroded

underside at rear showing surface corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joins (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc inner face slightly pitted,offside front brake disc showing signs of heat

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside & nearside (2.7.2a)

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2017 44,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joins (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc inner face slightly pitted,offside front brake disc showing signs of heat

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside & nearside (2.7.2a)

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2016 42,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 42,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 417,912 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 417,912 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 40,890 miles

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

exhaust back box mounting snapped

Fail 19 Aug 2014 40,879 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box mounting snapped

Pass 19 Aug 2013 39,375 miles

both front brakes juddering slightly

Fail 15 Aug 2013 39,369 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brakes juddering slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2013 38,291 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 38,291 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 32,730 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 32,730 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,446 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,501 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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SP56 WRL is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 WRL, 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 WRL is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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