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WJ06 YMP

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

170,975 mi
Last recorded170,975 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 YMP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 170,975 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody condition corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2026 170,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody condition corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2025 168,238 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 166,073 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

inner sill corroded,both sides.

Fail 29 Jul 2024 166,072 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

inner sill corroded,both sides.

Pass 7 Apr 2023 165,809 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Glass

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 165,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Glass

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 165,801 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Both lower sills corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.6mm inner tread pattern, bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front struts corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise lower engine covered in oil, but not dripping onto floor at this time (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 165,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both lower sills corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald inner edges, both 1.6mm inner tread patterns. *strong advise* (5.2.3 (e))

Front springs & shocks corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise lower engine covered in oil, but not dripping onto floor at this time (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 163,419 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 160,388 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 160,388 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 155,625 miles

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

Offside Front screen damaged not excessive

Pass 11 Jul 2018 152,125 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 152,124 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 144,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 144,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 133,000 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 132,999 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 114,428 miles

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

n/s/r handbrake lower reading may need some repair

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2014 102,133 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 102,133 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 91,490 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 78,121 miles

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

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

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

drivers door check strap broken

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s and o/s front inner brake pads look to be very low

n/s/f lower arm bushes starting to de-bond

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f lower arm bushes starting to de-bond

o/s/f shock absorber has light misting of oil

o/s/f tyre close to limit and has cut in sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2012 78,121 miles

drivers door check strap broken

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s and o/s front inner brake pads look to be very low

n/s/f lower arm bushes starting to de-bond

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f lower arm bushes starting to de-bond

o/s/f shock absorber has light misting of oil

o/s/f tyre close to limit and has cut in sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,827 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 56,171 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on edge.

O/S/R Tyre 2mm.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 43,264 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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WJ06 YMP is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WJ06 YMP, 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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WJ06 YMP is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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