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YL55 NCA

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,356 mi
Last recorded107,356 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 NCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2023 107,356 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

underbody general corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2022 95,816 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 89,835 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/side and n/side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 88,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm rear bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 84,642 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 79,504 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 79,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 68,003 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 68,002 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 63,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear bump stop damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 63,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear bump stop damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 57,910 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 52,887 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 47,046 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 40,048 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2010 33,977 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 33,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 27,932 miles

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 24 Nov 2008 22,029 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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YL55 NCA is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL55 NCA, 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 YL55 NCA registered?

YL55 NCA is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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The MOT history for YL55 NCA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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