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YL55 VEH

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,881 mi
Last recorded96,881 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 VEH
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 96,881 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 90,038 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 89,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 87,667 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 27 Nov 2015 82,845 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2015 82,414 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside front and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 69,570 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 55,563 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 55,561 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,028 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,817 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 26,634 miles

NO SPARE WHEEL / TYRE FITTED IN UNDERSIDE CARRIER (MISSING)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 26,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING WORN / LIPPED / RECOMEND REPLACMENT ALONG WITH BRAKE PADS

FRONT BRAKES JUST WITH IN OUT OF BALANCE LIMITS ON 25%

NO SPARE WHEEL / TYRE FITTED IN UNDERSIDE CARRIER (MISSING)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 18,252 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 15,720 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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YL55 VEH is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

YL55 VEH is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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