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AK05 VPW

2005 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,763 mi
Last recorded53,763 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 53,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 53,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 49,855 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front door brace missing

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 49,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front door brace missing

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 43,613 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cut [no cord showing ]

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 38,892 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Fail 26 Nov 2015 38,892 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Pass 25 Nov 2014 34,957 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust middle and back box are deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2013 34,818 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust center and rear boxs are deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2012 30,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 25,636 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 21,630 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroding

Fail 5 Nov 2010 21,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2010 19,938 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Feb 2009 16,926 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 15,127 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 15,127 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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AK05 VPW is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK05 VPW, 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 VPW is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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