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SV56 XBN

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,160 mi
Last recorded101,160 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 101,160 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 101,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 100,824 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 100,823 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 92,778 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 92,776 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 78,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 78,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 68,720 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 58,829 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 58,829 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 41,285 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 25,652 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,595 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,605 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 15,208 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 11,279 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 XBN is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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