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YY56 ALO

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,951 mi
Last recorded96,951 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 ALO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 96,951 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 96,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sills (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 92,927 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 90,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 90,704 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine suspect head gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 87,667 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 83,395 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 80,330 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 80,321 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 78,710 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 78,709 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 77,441 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 75,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,892 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 58,464 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,306 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,575 miles

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

Offside 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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YY56 ALO is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YY56 ALO, 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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YY56 ALO is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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