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ST56 NSU

2006 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,150 mi
Last recorded111,150 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 NSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 111,150 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 101,840 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 94,196 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 94,131 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 80,359 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 74,025 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 68,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 59,654 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 59,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 51,215 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread but cords not showing

Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,243 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 43,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 33,898 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 33,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs getting thin and corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,195 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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ST56 NSU is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ST56 NSU, 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 ST56 NSU registered?

ST56 NSU is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is ST56 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 NSU shows 15 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.

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