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SY06 OLU

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,371 mi
Last recorded53,371 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 OLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 53,371 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 53,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 50,805 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 49,069 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 49,069 miles

Central Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Central Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 46,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 44,338 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 12,652 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat seat belt stalk missing (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow (3.7.B.5b)

noise from o/s/f wheel

rear exhaust back box slight leak & heatshield insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,539 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 42,716 miles

outer skin peeling off rear silencer

Pass 30 Apr 2013 41,955 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 41,955 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 36,566 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 36,566 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,708 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 10,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 15,280 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 15,280 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 11,969 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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SY06 OLU 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 SY06 OLU, 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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SY06 OLU is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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