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WL56 CYZ

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,899 mi
Last recorded82,899 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 CYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 82,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 78,414 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 78,357 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 75,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all suspension componets corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2018 74,255 miles

NSF top strut mount siezed

Fail 28 Nov 2018 74,247 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

NSF top strut mount siezed

Pass 5 Dec 2017 71,121 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 64,555 miles

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

rear silencer mounting broken but still supported

Pass 18 Nov 2015 58,959 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 52,427 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 52,427 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 47,964 miles

fault in light switch

front tyres on limit

Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,787 miles

front brake discs rusted

rear exhaust mounting rusted

Pass 5 Dec 2011 38,489 miles

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 26 Nov 2010 30,013 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 30,013 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,680 miles

front n/plate damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2009 24,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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WL56 CYZ is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WL56 CYZ, 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 WL56 CYZ registered?

WL56 CYZ is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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