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AO05 OLB

2005 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

105,194 mi
Last recorded105,194 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 OLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 105,194 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 105,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 104,604 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 104,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 99,306 miles

Nearside Rear Panel damaged

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 99,306 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Panel damaged

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 94,509 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wing damaged

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 94,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear wing damaged

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 90,965 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 90,965 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 86,373 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 86,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 79,598 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 79,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 74,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 74,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 66,989 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 66,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 64,549 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 59,682 miles

A hole in rear exhaust box

Chip in windscreen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre outer edge wearing low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 59,682 miles

A hole in rear exhaust box

Chip in windscreen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside front tyre outer edge wearing low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 53,729 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2013 53,729 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,711 miles

rear box outer skin deteriorating

Fail 6 Nov 2012 44,711 miles

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

rear box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 26 Nov 2011 39,436 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 39,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 30,249 miles

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

all four tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,459 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 16,686 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 OLB is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 AO05 OLB, 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 OLB is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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