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YS55 VEA

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,074 mi
Last recorded85,074 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 VEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 85,074 miles

Both front shock absorbers leaking

Exhaust leaking at rear and front mounting bracket broken

Play in ball joint on nearside track rod end

Play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 26 Sep 2016 73,806 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 66,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet stay clip missing

engine oil leak

n/s/f inner wing trim slightly damaged but not contacting wheel/tyre

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Oct 2014 58,874 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 49,426 miles

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

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

rear silencer mounting broken

Pass 8 Oct 2012 40,852 miles

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

WIPERS WORN AND SMEAR

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,083 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 34,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2010 20,122 miles

nearside front tyre worn to approx 2.5mm on outer edge

Fail 26 Apr 2010 20,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn to approx 2.5mm on outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 12,603 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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YS55 VEA is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YS55 VEA, 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 YS55 VEA registered?

YS55 VEA is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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