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AD05 DZS

2005 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,717 mi
Last recorded58,717 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 DZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 58,717 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes poor condition

Fail 18 Aug 2025 58,717 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2024 57,287 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 57,286 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 56,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Under body corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2023 56,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Under body corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2022 54,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and coming away

Fail 10 Aug 2022 54,688 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and coming away

Pass 26 Aug 2021 53,026 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Aug 2021 53,025 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Dec 2020 51,788 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Wing Repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 49,541 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2019 49,539 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear slight drag when rotating wheel

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 47,345 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear slight drag when rotating wheel

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 44,921 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 42,217 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 39,563 miles

Rear exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 37,272 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,291 miles

Back box exhaust slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 30,803 miles

back box exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,526 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 23,545 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 18,919 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,131 miles

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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AD05 DZS is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 60,347 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD05 DZS, 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 21 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD05 DZS registered?

AD05 DZS is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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