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SV56 GBU

2006 Citroen C2

Yellow Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

94,891 mi
Last recorded94,891 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 GBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 94,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre perished and close to 1.6mm.

Offside Rear Tyre perished and close to 1.6mm.

Slight exhaust gas leak from front flange.

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 25 Jul 2018 94,889 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre perished and close to 1.6mm.

Offside Rear Tyre perished and close to 1.6mm.

Slight exhaust gas leak from front flange.

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2017 92,812 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 92,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 92,809 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired Pads fitted incorrectly (3.5.1n)

Front brake discs lipped and corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2017 92,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 86,096 miles

Nearside Front repeater starting to show white

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 25 Aug 2016 86,096 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front repeater starting to show white

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,232 miles

Battery slightly insecure

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link has slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside shoulder

Fail 15 Sep 2015 76,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

battery insecure

coolant leak

nearside wiper blade torn

offside rear of chassis leg slight damage

Fail 4 Sep 2015 75,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat flange (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. incorrect (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

battery insecure

nearside wiper blade torn

offside rear of chassis leg slight damage

Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,858 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 71,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 67,523 miles

the passenger seat handle to gain entry to back of vehicle is missing

Fail 9 Sep 2013 67,517 miles

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)

the passenger seat handle to gain entry to back of vehicle is missing

Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,046 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 62,043 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,403 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 47,787 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,812 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 5,361 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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SV56 GBU is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Yellow with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 SV56 GBU, 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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SV56 GBU is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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