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BG05 ASV

2005 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

60,051 mi
Last recorded60,051 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ASV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 60,051 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 60,051 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 59,188 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexi pipe ferrules corroded as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s front and both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 59,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f, and both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi pipe ferrules corroded as marked. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 58,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Offside front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 57,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear and front as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear and front as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

center and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2021 56,977 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 56,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front and Offside rear tyres very perished, nearly to cords

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 55,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 54,122 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box outer case corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 51,051 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 48,563 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure / damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2017 48,563 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both fronts & backs (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside door mirror insecure / damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2016 45,601 miles

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

Rear registration plate fading

Fail 13 Jul 2016 45,563 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Center exhaust corroded

Coolant leak from radiator

Engine oil leak from oil filter housing

Front discs worn, squealing in rbt

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

Rear registration plate fading

Pass 22 Jul 2015 43,218 miles

Both rear direction indicator bulbs slightly faded

NSR bump stop missing

Fail 22 Jul 2015 43,218 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear direction indicator bulbs slightly faded

NSR bump stop missing

Pass 9 Jul 2014 40,051 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust backbox outer skin badly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 36,517 miles

exhaust corroded and poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,221 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,274 miles

Air bag lamp lit

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 28,724 miles

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

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

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

Air bag lamp lit

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 24,853 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 21,120 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 16,179 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 ASV is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ASV, 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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BG05 ASV is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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