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YR56 SWJ

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,049 mi
Last recorded79,049 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 SWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 79,049 miles

Front Lower sub frame and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s front lower windscreen has a small chip [at time of testing] (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c. v. boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2018 77,006 miles

Front sub frame & suspension components show signs of corrosion

Rear exhaust box shows signs of repair

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2017 75,066 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear inner bumper support frame showing signs of damaged

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2017 75,066 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear inner bumper support frame showing signs of damaged

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,286 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 72,254 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,077 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise front wipers split but still clearing the screen

Pass 27 Aug 2013 61,044 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,877 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,452 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 44,345 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,380 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 SWJ is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YR56 SWJ, 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 YR56 SWJ registered?

YR56 SWJ is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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