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SY56 VSD

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,021 mi
Last recorded94,021 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 VSD
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 94,021 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 86,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

font and rear chassis and flooring corroded.

front subframe /suspension corroded.

rear axle/suspension corroded.

spare wheel carrier corroded.

Fail 28 Sep 2017 86,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

font and rear chassis and flooring corroded.

front subframe /suspension corroded.

rear axle/suspension corroded.

spare wheel carrier corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 72,268 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 72,268 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 62,112 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and nearside has a cut (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cracked

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 62,110 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs pump round the bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and nearside has a cut (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cracked

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 55,721 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 55,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 48,573 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 48,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,847 miles

o/s/r tyre splitting on outer side-wall and worn

Pass 10 Oct 2011 319,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn and corroded

o/s/r tyre cracked on outer side-wall

Pass 4 Oct 2010 25,008 miles

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

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

engine oil leak , poss sump gasket

front tyres worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 17,687 miles

slight cracking and wear out side edge of rear tyres

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 VSD is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VSD, 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 VSD is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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