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WJ56 AEX

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,801 mi
Last recorded107,801 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 AEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 107,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 99,657 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

park brake has minimum reserve travel

slight deterioration of headlamp patterns

slight earth leak n/s/r lamp

Fail 9 Nov 2023 99,654 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

parking brake has minimum reserve travel

slight deterioration of headlamp patterns

slight earth leak n/s/r lamp

Pass 7 Nov 2022 85,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch linear damaged but not likely to fall off

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable slightly damaged/intermittently not allowing full retraction of cable. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,882 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 63,440 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

parking brake has minimum reserve travel

slight cracking of o/s/f lower ball joint boot

Pass 25 Oct 2019 57,493 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 57,493 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 53,128 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 53,128 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 48,970 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 35,937 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 27,100 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 19,292 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 12,832 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

N/S/F tyre wall cut not to cord

Fail 11 Oct 2013 12,832 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

N/S/F tyre wall cut not to cord

Pass 13 Sep 2012 10,203 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 10,081 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Rear brake discs scored

Pass 6 Sep 2010 9,471 miles

Rear brake discs scored

Pass 21 Aug 2009 8,322 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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WJ56 AEX is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ56 AEX, 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 WJ56 AEX registered?

WJ56 AEX is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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