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AY55 YZV

2005 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,297 mi
Last recorded104,297 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 104,297 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise surafce corrosion to suspension components

advise surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 16 Mar 2015 98,766 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 89,535 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise front brake discs worn and corroeded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 89,535 miles

advise front brake discs worn and corroeded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 71,527 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 61,272 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 61,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,935 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 54,935 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,101 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 52,101 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 51,060 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,775 miles

spare tyre missing

Fail 16 Sep 2008 45,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre has a chunk out of sidewall

spare tyre missing

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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AY55 YZV is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AY55 YZV, 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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What year was AY55 YZV registered?

AY55 YZV is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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