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BG05 ABZ

2005 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,177 mi
Last recorded73,177 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ABZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 73,177 miles

Rear exhaust box croded

Rear reg plat

Pass 2 Mar 2018 65,795 miles

Nearside Front road wheel buckled

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

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

Offside Rear road wheel heavy buckled

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

nsf/osf wiper blade smear screen advise replacement

Fail 1 Mar 2018 65,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front road wheel buckled

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

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

Offside Rear road wheel heavy buckled

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

nsf/osf wiper blade smear screen advise replacement

Pass 18 Feb 2017 49,434 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 49,434 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 32,224 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 29,908 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 26,558 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 22,805 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small crackes outer wall o/s/rear tyey

Pass 17 Sep 2012 22,805 miles

small crackes outer wall o/s/rear tyey

Pass 12 Aug 2011 20,234 miles

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

windows tinted

Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,838 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 10,497 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 7,464 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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BG05 ABZ is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG05 ABZ, 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 BG05 ABZ registered?

BG05 ABZ is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is BG05 ABZ safe to buy?

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