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BG05 HCJ

2005 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,509 mi
Last recorded116,509 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 116,509 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 115,387 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 97,066 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

back box rotten

Fail 22 Nov 2013 97,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

back box rotten

Pass 8 Apr 2013 93,108 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 93,108 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 76,176 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 62,423 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 47,768 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 47,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Oct 2008 36,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,400 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 HCJ is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BG05 HCJ, 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 HCJ registered?

BG05 HCJ is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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