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YX56 YXZ

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,290 mi
Last recorded68,290 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 YXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 68,290 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 68,290 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 65,476 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 65,469 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

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

eml on dash

Pass 22 Mar 2016 58,021 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,898 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,286 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,864 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,599 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 21,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 11,187 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 11,187 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YXZ is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YXZ, 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 YXZ is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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