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YR56 HKU

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

131,154 mi
Last recorded131,154 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 HKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 131,154 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 131,153 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 130,297 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 130,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 11 Jan 2024 129,336 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 129,335 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 136,285 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 128,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 127,258 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 127,258 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 127,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 126,202 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 126,198 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 124,972 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 124,969 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 123,106 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 123,105 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 121,288 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 118,879 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2017 118,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2016 115,036 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 112,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 112,097 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 98,672 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 82,519 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 82,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 65,757 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust braket broken

Pass 2 Apr 2012 65,757 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust braket broken

Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,463 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,102 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 18,826 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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YR56 HKU is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 YR56 HKU, 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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YR56 HKU is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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