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YX56 VYZ

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,124 mi
Last recorded98,124 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 VYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 98,124 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 100,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 94,867 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear underside and sills heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Sep 2018 92,183 miles

Exhaust rusty

Front brakes out of balance

Front sub-frame rusty

Nearside & Offside floor to sills rusty

Nearside & Offside front chassis legs rusty

Nearside & Offside front floors rusty

Nearside & Offside rear chassis legs rusty

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear arch rusty

Play in rack

Rear inner wings rusty

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

Windscreen

Fail 21 Sep 2018 92,178 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust rusty

Front brakes out of balance

Front sub-frame rusty

Nearside & Offside floor to sills rusty

Nearside & Offside front chassis legs rusty

Nearside & Offside front floors rusty

Nearside & Offside rear chassis legs rusty

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear arch rusty

Play in rack

Rear inner wings rusty

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

Windscreen

Fail 4 Sep 2018 92,160 miles

Emissions not tested front exhaust pipe corroded and holed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

centre and rear exhaust pipes corroded

front brakes out of balance

front subframe corroded

nearside and offside front chassis corroded

nearside and offside front floors corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis legs corroded

nearside and offside rear floor to sills corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill and wheel arch corroded

rear inner wings liners fitted

water leaking

windscreen damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2017 84,769 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 84,768 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre flat

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,034 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 76,034 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,963 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 68,963 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint worn (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 60,185 miles

osf tyre edges scrubbing

Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,987 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,597 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 46,428 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 39,618 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 31,942 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 31,731 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,430 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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YX56 VYZ is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YX56 VYZ, 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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YX56 VYZ is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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