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BD55 SBY

2005 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,778 mi
Last recorded96,778 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 SBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 96,778 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 94,706 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 93,289 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 92,013 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 92,013 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 88,004 miles

Engine sump corroded and leaking engine oil

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 88,004 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine sump corroded and leaking engine oil

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 79,209 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 73,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,122 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 66,122 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 61,887 miles

front inner brake disks pitted

Fail 21 Oct 2011 61,887 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

front inner brake disks pitted

Pass 30 Oct 2010 55,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear indicators are starting to fade

front brake discs are worn and pitted

Fail 30 Oct 2010 55,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear indicators are starting to fade

front brake discs are worn and pitted

Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,101 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 48,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 40,122 miles

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

front number plate on limit

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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BD55 SBY is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD55 SBY, 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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BD55 SBY is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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