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SY56 UYH

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,906 mi
Last recorded77,906 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 UYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2024 77,906 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 60,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 54,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 50,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 43,852 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 43,852 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear wheels lightly binding unloaded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 36,796 miles

Exhaust middle & rear brackets, broken

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

Offside Front Outer Bumper insecure ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Underneath of vehicle in places, rust corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2017 36,796 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed ALL 4, 195/45/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust middle & rear brackets, broken

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

Offside Front Outer Bumper insecure ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Underneath of vehicle in places, rust corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2015 27,845 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side wall worn .both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 27,839 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side wall worn .both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 23,334 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 23,319 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 22,458 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 16,660 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 18,594 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,550 miles

rear tyres perished

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

front wipers torn

Pass 24 Sep 2009 12,909 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 12,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 UYH is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SY56 UYH, 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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SY56 UYH is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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