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YA56 DFX

2007 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

123,687 mi
Last recorded123,687 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA56 DFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 123,687 miles

decelerometer due to limited slip differential

Pass 26 Aug 2023 118,408 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 118,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 10,951 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 107,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 107,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 100,542 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 100,542 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 89,004 miles

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))

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

middle exhaust section blowing

n/s and o/s front chassis rails slight corrosion

non standard exhaust fitted

rear spare wheel/floor corroded

subframe corroded front

Fail 3 Aug 2019 88,999 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust U clamps loose

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,855 miles

195/45/R16/84V. OF 3 OR 5 NR 5 NF 6mm.

Slight leak from front silencer sealed wit small amount of exhaust cement.

Fail 31 Jul 2018 78,855 miles

195/45/R16/84V. OF 3 OR 5 NR 5 NF 6mm.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Replace R 501 bulb. (4.7.2 (a))

Slight leak from front silencer sealed wit small amount of exhaust cement.

Pass 31 Jul 2017 68,512 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 68,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

195/45/R16/84V. OF 4 OR 0 NR 1.8 NF 4mm.

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 61,443 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 57,021 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 57,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,619 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 52,338 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 52,337 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 51,589 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Jul 2013 51,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,425 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,624 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,891 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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YA56 DFX is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,920 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 YA56 DFX, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YA56 DFX is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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