2006 Citroën C2 · 7,596 MOT tests
2006 Citroën C2 reliability
2006 Citroën C2s fail 46.6% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 C2 years (7,596 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C2s: 47.7%)
- 46.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C2s: 47.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 83,442
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,596
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.3% of tests fail here (100% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Citroën C2
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.4%
- Suspension20.6%
- Body, chassis and structure12.6%
- Brakes12.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.6%
- Tyres8.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.74%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.57%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.4%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 3.82%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.67%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 3.4%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.05%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.24%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.7%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.86%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.9%)
Is a 2006 Citroën C2 reliable?
2006 Citroën C2s fail 46.6% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 C2 years (7,596 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Citroën C2 MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.74% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.57% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Citroën C2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Citroën C2 shows 83,442 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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