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YT56 FOM

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

71,752 mi
Last recorded71,752 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 FOM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 71,752 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 71,321 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 71,321 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 70,847 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 70,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 70,468 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 70,106 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 70,106 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 69,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 69,415 miles

Recent welding repairs carried out, firm to inspection method & undersealed

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 69,407 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s o/s sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 69,140 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 68,209 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 68,209 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 67,544 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 66,530 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,985 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013

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

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 58,709 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,271 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 53,270 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Aug 2010 45,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,047 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 38,388 miles

inner wheel arches rubbing on rear

o/s/rear lamp lens cracked/holed

Fail 29 Aug 2009 38,238 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

inner wheel arches rubbing on rear

o/s/rear lamp lens cracked/holed

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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YT56 FOM is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YT56 FOM, 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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YT56 FOM is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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