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AK05 VPZ

2005 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,404 mi
Last recorded67,404 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 67,404 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 67,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,128 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 58,128 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 57,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus outer wall perished and cracked size 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus outer wall perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 50,561 miles

Rear tyres cracking, splitting and perishing

Fail 3 Aug 2017 50,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre cracking, splitting and perishing

Rear tyres cracking, splitting and perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,470 miles

evidence of overheating to offside front brake

Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,091 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 28,645 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 25,144 miles

side wall cracked spare tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2012 22,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,170 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 19,043 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,632 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 16,625 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 14,359 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 14,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VPZ is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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