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ST06 XBU

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,485 mi
Last recorded46,485 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 XBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 46,485 miles

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

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Dec 2025 46,465 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 23 Jul 2025 46,457 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced needs restored (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting box section holed and weak--fuel lines run through this box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed and weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower front subframe heavily corroded

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower spare tyre support brackets holed and weak and heavily corroded

Central Rear Outer Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating at top of plate (0.1 (b))

Coolant leak from header tank--leaking and very dirty brown

Front all front suspension bushes are weathered--perished and cracked

Front front lower wishbones and suspension-brake-and steering components have heavy corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged at join to flexi--pipe bent (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wheel arch plastic trim loose and insecure --broken/split

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing very heavily corroded

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged at join to flexi--pipe bent (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel arch plastic trim loose and insecure --broken/split

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded spring heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing very heavily corroded

Spare tyre defective flat

Pass 24 Jul 2024 46,173 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at first join (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Outer Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de-laminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends of flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged metal brake pipe is bent where it joins to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking in between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle both ends of flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends of flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle both ends of flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower inner sill weak --previously repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat

front subframe and ALL steering and suspension components have HEAVY surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2024 46,172 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at first join (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Outer Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de-laminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends of flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged metal brake pipe is bent where it joins to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking in between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle both ends of flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends of flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle both ends of flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower inner sill weak --previously repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat

front subframe and ALL steering and suspension components have HEAVY surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2023 45,377 miles

Covers Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Front Outer Sills

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 45,361 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Covers Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Front Outer Sills

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 44,739 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 43,436 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 43,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 42,983 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 42,046 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 42,046 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 41,129 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 41,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe split rear corroded may split when removing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,687 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 16,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 16,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1954516 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 35,559 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 35,559 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 10,877 miles

Coolant bottel empty

n/s/f Macpherson strut is sticky at the upper support bearing assembly

Pass 29 Jul 2013 31,081 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges . cut on n/s/f sidewall .o/s/f dorr check strap inop .rear exhaust hanger /strap broken . rear exhaust box heavily corroded .

Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,988 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 17,631 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 14,240 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

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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ST06 XBU is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ST06 XBU, 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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ST06 XBU is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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