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YY06 EFF

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,536 mi
Last recorded135,536 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 EFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 135,536 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 132,395 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 125,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills heavily corroded and very thin

Fail 13 Mar 2024 125,649 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% difference (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 119,989 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all brakes heavily corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2022 119,974 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all brakes heavily corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 119,910 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 119,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 184,005 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 97,194 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 77,756 miles

tyres differ front to rear axles

Fail 3 Feb 2016 77,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

tyres differ front to rear axles

Pass 11 May 2012 67,955 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 67,557 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear wing badly damaged

14 inch wheel rims on front 15 inch wheels at rear

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

nearside rear light cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2011 44,659 miles

front brake discs rusted and lipped

Fail 26 Jan 2011 44,659 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs rusted and lipped

Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,284 miles

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

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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YY06 EFF is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YY06 EFF, 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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YY06 EFF is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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