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YG56 GWV

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,348 mi
Last recorded111,348 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 GWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 111,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 99,862 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 99,859 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 94,296 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2016 94,296 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2016 94,252 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 91,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded lower part (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAK AROUND SUMP AREA

Offside Rear coil spring corroded lower part (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 91,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded lower part (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAK AROUND SUMP AREA

Offside Rear coil spring corroded lower part (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 84,434 miles

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

spare tyre worn

Fail 20 Sep 2014 84,434 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

spare tyre worn

Pass 28 Sep 2013 71,330 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 50,637 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,588 miles

Can not see front brake pads.

Corrosion to exhaust back box strap.

Corrosion to sump pan.

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 28 Sep 2011 41,588 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Can not see front brake pads.

Corrosion to exhaust back box strap.

Corrosion to sump pan.

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,442 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,258 miles

Can not see front brake pads.

Damage to O/S sill.

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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YG56 GWV is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YG56 GWV, 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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YG56 GWV is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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