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ST55 EFS

2006 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,823 mi
Last recorded114,823 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 EFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 114,823 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sholder (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 114,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted drop link bent (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sholder (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 108,098 miles

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

coolent cap missing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 108,097 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid/rear secions (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

coolent cap missing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 95,978 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 95,661 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 84,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 78,732 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 78,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 72,489 miles

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

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

slight noise from nearside front wheelbearing

Fail 25 Jan 2012 72,488 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

slight noise from nearside front wheelbearing

Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,387 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 64,387 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jan 2010 51,244 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 51,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 44,467 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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ST55 EFS is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel 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 ST55 EFS, 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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What year was ST55 EFS registered?

ST55 EFS is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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