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YS06 OBU

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,621 mi
Last recorded98,621 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 OBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 98,621 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 94,128 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant level below min

damage to offside front tyre side wall

one exhaust mount broken

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2015 94,128 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant level below min

damage to offside front tyre side wall

one exhaust mount broken

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 29 May 2014 80,956 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 64,731 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 50,891 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 42,222 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,222 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,311 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 32,311 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,607 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YS06 OBU is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YS06 OBU, 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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YS06 OBU is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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