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YP56 BNX

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,833 mi
Last recorded87,833 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 BNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 87,833 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 79,948 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various under body corrosion and repairs

Pass 4 Oct 2019 76,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from front join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective temp repair to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from side of rocker and under neath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 71,978 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Various under body corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2017 69,640 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brakes siezed on slightly

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly cracked and almost split (2.4.G.2)

Rear back box bracket broken, but exhaust still supported

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective flat and worn ()

various under body corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2016 68,923 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 68,918 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 66,835 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 66,835 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 58,737 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 54,689 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 54,590 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 49,392 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,435 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,333 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2010 39,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2009 31,591 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)

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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YP56 BNX is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YP56 BNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP56 BNX registered?

YP56 BNX is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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