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YY06 XWG

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,696 mi
Last recorded133,696 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 133,696 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 133,629 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded at front end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 129,019 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 128,992 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 123,185 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 116,112 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 116,037 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 105,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2017 105,945 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2016 96,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 96,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

injectors noisey

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 88,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 81,844 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2013 72,190 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,190 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,965 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 59,965 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 54,980 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,447 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,203 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 34,666 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 34,666 miles

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

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

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 XWG is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XWG, 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 XWG is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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