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WU56 TPZ

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,266 mi
Last recorded102,266 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 TPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 102,266 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 102,244 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 99,210 miles

dry under side

Pass 13 Jan 2021 95,963 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 95,963 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 92,381 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 92,381 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 80,954 miles

Coolant leak strongly advise attention ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/corroded on inside faces (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides advise attention (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2017 80,954 miles

Coolant leak strongly advise attention ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/corroded on inside faces (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides advise attention (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 67,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2016 67,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 55,307 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

exhaust is noisy, a non standard stainless steel system has been fitted

front brake imbalance = 20%

Fail 1 Dec 2015 55,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

exhaust is noisy, a non standard stainless steel system has been fitted

front brake imbalance = 20%

Pass 15 Aug 2015 53,422 miles

oil leak

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,468 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 37,787 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,480 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 22,389 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,227 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 11,356 miles

front discs corroded

front wiperblades poor

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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WU56 TPZ is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WU56 TPZ, 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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WU56 TPZ is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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