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BD05 LXZ

2005 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

46,409 mi
Last recorded46,409 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 LXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 46,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 45,144 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 44,102 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 42,824 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 42,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 41,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 41,472 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 41,404 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 40,016 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 38,581 miles

Nearside outer sill showing corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2018 36,576 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 34,098 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 31,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 31,614 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 28,887 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,464 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 23,944 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 21,593 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 18,799 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 15,748 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 13,072 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2009 13,072 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2008 9,702 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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BD05 LXZ is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BD05 LXZ, 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 BD05 LXZ registered?

BD05 LXZ is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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