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YT56 OVP

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,250 mi
Last recorded88,250 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 OVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 88,250 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 88,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

o/s front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 28 Sep 2011 71,828 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 71,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 64,074 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 64,071 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 52,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

offside front plastic inner wheel arch loose

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 OVP is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OVP, 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 OVP is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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