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YP56 HJY

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,588 mi
Last recorded84,588 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 84,588 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 84,588 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 78,472 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 78,372 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s + n/s inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 75,741 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 75,741 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 74,071 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,910 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 69,910 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 60,105 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 50,466 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 50,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure close to limit (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2015 48,195 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 43,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 38,025 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 32,398 miles

oil light on

offside front tyre side wall worn

Fail 21 Nov 2012 32,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil light on

offside front tyre side wall worn

Pass 23 Nov 2011 26,577 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 26,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 20,565 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 13,927 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 13,927 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HJY is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HJY, 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 YP56 HJY registered?

YP56 HJY is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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