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BF05 LCU

2005 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,411 mi
Last recorded61,411 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 61,411 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Oil leak diff seal ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak sump ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 61,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant level too high

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Oil leak diff seal ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak sump ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 50,882 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs badly pitted on inner surfaces

o/s/f tyre 2mm, worn on inner and sidewall deteriorated

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 7 Apr 2016 50,882 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs badly pitted on inner surfaces

o/s/f tyre 2mm, worn on inner and sidewall deteriorated

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 10 Apr 2015 46,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust back box clamp broken

exhaust back box corroded

offside outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2014 43,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2013 38,907 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking to wall

Fail 13 Apr 2013 38,895 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking to wall

Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,703 miles

exhaust rear box rusting badley

Fail 6 Apr 2012 35,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust rear box rusting badley

Fail 24 Mar 2011 31,319 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,319 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 38,656 miles

front pads & discs worn

Fail 31 Mar 2009 19,234 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,234 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 18,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 15,374 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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BF05 LCU is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BF05 LCU, 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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BF05 LCU is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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