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YS56 XYX

2007 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,550 mi
Last recorded141,550 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 XYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 141,550 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 141,228 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 140,827 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 135,398 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 121,843 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened spring lower mount incorrectly fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 121,842 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible spring locking rings incorectky fitted (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened spring lower mount incorrectly fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 107,358 miles

exhaust hear shield insecure and rattling badly

Pass 15 Nov 2016 96,267 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 96,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 88,197 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,595 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,969 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,123 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs starting to corrode and brakes binding slightly

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 23 Aug 2012 38,123 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre getting low

rear brake discs starting to corrode and brakes binding slightly

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,636 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,476 miles

rear wiper split,front discs lipped,bonnet stay clip,car due brake fluid change.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 23,339 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 17,993 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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YS56 XYX is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,920 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 YS56 XYX, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YS56 XYX is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 February 2007.

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