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SV56 XBO

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,451 mi
Last recorded124,451 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 XBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 124,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 122,579 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear outer edge

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 115,033 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 113,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Fail 19 Oct 2020 113,158 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 113,153 miles

Brake performance not tested pedal went to floor during test (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front disc heavily corroded on inner surface

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Pass 8 May 2019 110,446 miles

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))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

ns door checkstrap broken

os door checkstrap missing

osr suspension bumpstop missing

slight binding osf brake

Pass 21 May 2018 106,127 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front wiper blades starting to split

drivers door checkstrap missing

Pass 4 May 2017 104,966 miles

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

drivers wiper slightly smeary

Pass 18 May 2016 102,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 95,146 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 95,146 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 90,735 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cut on tread

rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Apr 2014 90,735 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cut on tread

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jul 2013 84,371 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 84,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 75,786 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 69,779 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,815 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 XBO is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver 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 XBO, 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 XBO is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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