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SV56 OBA

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,552 mi
Last recorded43,552 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 OBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 43,552 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 38,811 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 34,580 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 31,310 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 31,289 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 28,420 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 28,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 24,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres cracking on walls but no cords or ply showing

Fail 30 Aug 2017 14,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres cracking on walls but no cords or ply showing

Pass 9 Aug 2016 19,522 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 19,522 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 19,515 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on front arms rubber split/cracked (2.4.G.2)

both rear and offside front tyres cracks in tyre walls

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 12,984 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 12,260 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2013 12,149 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 11,720 miles

exaust rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2011 10,867 miles

slight det f/r susp[ r/bushes/exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2010 8,634 miles

slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2009 6,546 miles

exhaust rusty

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 OBA is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBA, 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 OBA is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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