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SV56 XAP

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,734 mi
Last recorded46,734 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 XAP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 46,734 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2019 46,733 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,009 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 35,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,648 miles

All Dicsc Badly Corroded

Exhaust Centre Section Brackets Broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Wiper Torn

Fail 9 Apr 2012 28,647 miles

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

All Dicsc Badly Corroded

Exhaust Centre Section Brackets Broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Wiper Torn

Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,405 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 20,678 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,380 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 XAP is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SV56 XAP, 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 SV56 XAP registered?

SV56 XAP is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is SV56 XAP safe to buy?

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