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YB56 DHE

2007 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,359 mi
Last recorded111,359 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 DHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 111,359 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Clutch pipe heavily corroded

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective central bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel heavily corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and perished 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear under body corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2022 111,358 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to risk of O/S/F tyre blowing out (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Reinforcements exposed. Hose what bolts onto caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Reinforcements exposed. Hose what bolts onto caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Huge tear in sidewall, high risk of tyre blowing outer 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pipe heavily corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Central bracket (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/R Wheel heavily corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and perished 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear under-body corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 105,302 miles

Central exhaust bracket snapped

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective 18 inch (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16, nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective 24 inch (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 105,302 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated siezed (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust bracket snapped

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective 18 inch (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16, nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective 24 inch (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 98,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust bracket snapped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 98,447 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust bracket snapped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 94,248 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 94,248 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 90,031 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 83,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 75,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 67,927 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 67,927 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 54,093 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,545 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 42,545 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 30,121 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 26,108 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 18,571 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 15,682 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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YB56 DHE is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YB56 DHE, 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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YB56 DHE is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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