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YP56 BTX

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,074 mi
Last recorded73,074 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 BTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 73,074 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 73,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 73,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 70,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp on

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 70,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management lamp on

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 68,815 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 68,815 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 65,713 miles

N/S/R Tyre inner tread just starting too go out off shape.

N/S/R Tyre on 3mm.

Fail 29 Jan 2014 65,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/R Tyre inner tread just starting too go out off shape.

N/S/R Tyre on 3mm.

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

Recomend a wheel alignment.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 60,969 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 55,647 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 55,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 50,288 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 40,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,925 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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YP56 BTX is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YP56 BTX, 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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YP56 BTX is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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