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WV56 YFF

2006 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,674 mi
Last recorded110,674 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 YFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 110,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 98,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 98,702 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION CORRODED AND HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE/BACK BOX CLAMP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board INJECTOR SEALS LEAKING (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing BUMP STOP (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component missing BUMP STOP (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 91,285 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 91,285 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 85,588 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively pads and discs show signs of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 85,588 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and grease contaminating OSF hub components (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively pads and discs show signs of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 79,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 72,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 63,928 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 55,868 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 55,868 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 47,370 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,370 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,878 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 39,874 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 32,357 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,989 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,742 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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WV56 YFF is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WV56 YFF, 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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WV56 YFF is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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