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SY56 UYJ

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,787 mi
Last recorded99,787 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 UYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 99,787 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer rusty but not leaking exhaust gases

Pass 29 Apr 2016 90,295 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 90,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 85,406 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 74,071 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 74,071 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,359 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 61,359 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,268 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,498 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,743 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 27,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UYJ is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UYJ, 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 UYJ registered?

SY56 UYJ is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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