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AK05 VRL

2005 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,752 mi
Last recorded86,752 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 86,752 miles

front discs in poor condition

outer skin of rear exhaust box completly detached

Fail 24 Apr 2012 86,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front discs in poor condition

outer skin of rear exhaust box completly detached

Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,762 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 73,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,329 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2010 58,325 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,925 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 39,925 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,927 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 26,927 miles

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

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

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 VRL is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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