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AK05 SUO

2005 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,725 mi
Last recorded129,725 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 SUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2021 129,725 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

General corrosion

Springs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2020 125,637 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

parking brake only just met performance requirements

slight play in steering

underside corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2020 125,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake only just met performance requirements

slight play in steering

underside corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 118,505 miles

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

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

Rear tyre depths getting low 195/45 16

underside starting to corrode

Fail 2 Apr 2019 118,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted spring clip incorrectly seated (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear tyre depths getting low 195/45 16

underside starting to corrode

Pass 13 Mar 2018 111,933 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre has small cut in tread

Offside Rear Inner brake pad spring clip fitted incorrectly

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

gearbox mount perished

Pass 21 Mar 2017 105,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front fog lamp & bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Road wheel slightly damaged all (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust bracket fractured (system secure)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 105,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front fog lamp & bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Road wheel slightly damaged all (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 93,065 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 93,065 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 87,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 87,393 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 82,981 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 75,192 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 75,192 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 66,573 miles

Bonnet release lever insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Jul 2012 66,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bonnet release lever insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs badly pitted and scored

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

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

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

Rear brake discs badly pitted and ascored

Rear sielncre rusted and support broken

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,743 miles

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

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

both front brake discs getting rusty

rear exhaust silencer mounting getting rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,335 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES IN POOR CONDITION AND LIPPED.

WIPERS SMEARING.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,090 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,821 miles

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres getting down

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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AK05 SUO is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AK05 SUO, 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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AK05 SUO is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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