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AO05 FOV

2005 Citroen C2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,104 mi
Last recorded116,104 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 116,104 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 116,103 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Lift in nearside of steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2017 108,673 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 105,509 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 95,326 miles

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

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

both rear bumpstops missing

electronic steering not functioning correctly ???

lots of mud underside vehicle

osf wing/side damaged

spare tyre flat

Fail 12 Feb 2015 95,326 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

both front brakedisc inner faces heavily corroded

both front tyres worn smooth on edges

both rear bumpstops missing

electronic steering not functioning correctly ???

front wiperblades deteriorating

lots of mud underside vehicle

osf wing/side damaged

spare tyre flat

Pass 2 Jan 2014 80,917 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 80,191 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 66,553 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)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 47,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 30,000 miles

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 5 Jan 2011 30,000 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 27 Jan 2010 23,405 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 19,375 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ns wiperblade rubber ends splitting

Pass 12 Feb 2008 15,624 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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AO05 FOV is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO05 FOV, 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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AO05 FOV is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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