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SV56 UUB

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,263 mi
Last recorded88,263 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 UUB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 88,263 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 88,263 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 86,844 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 86,844 miles

advise all brake pads back and front

Fail 31 Aug 2018 86,844 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advise all brake pads back and front

Pass 30 Aug 2017 80,844 miles

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative.

Fail 29 Aug 2017 80,844 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,215 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 72,215 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,554 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 67,788 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 67,788 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 63,426 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 63,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 57,420 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,157 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,288 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 32,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 27,940 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

some play/lift in both front top strut mountings

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 UUB is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SV56 UUB, 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 UUB is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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