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SY56 NBJ

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,036 mi
Last recorded104,036 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 NBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2016 104,036 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Long travel on foot brake.

Auxiliary dive belt perished and splitting.

Both rear shock absorbers in poor condition.

General underside corrosion.

Metal pipe to clutch slave cylinder weak with corrosion.

Offside front indicator bulb loosing amber colour.

Slight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 96,943 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 94,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 88,987 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 88,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

baffels insecure in centre box

Pass 12 Oct 2012 86,368 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 86,220 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 72,287 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,625 miles

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

bottom of radiator slight leak corroded

slight oil leak at front of engine

Fail 4 Oct 2010 54,625 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on outside edges

bottom of radiator slight leak corroded

slight oil leak at front of engine

Pass 26 Sep 2009 38,912 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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SY56 NBJ is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SY56 NBJ, 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 SY56 NBJ registered?

SY56 NBJ is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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