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YH56 XYT

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,467 mi
Last recorded74,467 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 XYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2018 74,467 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Clutch high

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2017 69,812 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

front brake disks corroded

n/s/r brake binding slightley

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Apr 2017 69,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

front brake disks corroded

n/s/r brake binding slightley

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2016 62,407 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 19,163 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 50,667 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear bump stops missing

rear seats have been removed

Fail 2 Nov 2013 50,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both rear bump stops missing

rear seats have been removed

Pass 31 Oct 2012 41,581 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 33,792 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 33,792 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 25,814 miles

n/s/f tyre has been repaired too close to wall

Pass 16 Dec 2009 19,744 miles

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

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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YH56 XYT is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH56 XYT, 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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YH56 XYT is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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