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YK56 UYB

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,428 mi
Last recorded84,428 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 UYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 84,428 miles

Rear Rear seats missing at time of test - roll cage fitted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

inner sills have been welded/repaired and painted

Pass 14 Nov 2024 83,823 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2024 83,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outter sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not welded all way round (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing clip (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2023 81,409 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

temporary repair made to exhaust mounts

Fail 2 Oct 2023 81,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

temporary repair made to exhaust mounts

Pass 30 Sep 2022 78,597 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2021 75,741 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 72,957 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 72,957 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 71,175 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 71,173 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 68,229 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 68,229 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 65,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 19 Oct 2016 65,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2015 59,778 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 59,777 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,506 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 50,219 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 50,217 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 7 Sep 2012 46,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut in osf sidewall but not through to cords

n/s/f spring broken but in cup

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,179 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2009 25,020 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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YK56 UYB is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YK56 UYB, 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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What year was YK56 UYB registered?

YK56 UYB is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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