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BG05 KXJ

2005 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,502 mi
Last recorded117,502 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 KXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 117,502 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 113,959 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 113,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 110,124 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

coil springs corroded

exhaust bracket corroded and unattached (gearbox mount)

front wishbone bushes perished and unbonding

gear selection stiff

offside outer c-v gaiter perished and cracked

sump corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 110,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres worn to 3mm

coil springs corroded

exhaust bracket corroded and unattached (gearbox mount)

front wishbone bushes perished and unbonding

gear selection stiff

offside outer c-v gaiter perished and cracked

sump corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 106,037 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 105,987 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 99,166 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 93,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 93,930 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 85,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 85,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 73,475 miles

clutch badly worn and juddering

ds wiper smearing

rear exhaust box in very poor condition

Fail 17 May 2012 73,475 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch badly worn and juddering

ds wiper smearing

nsf tyre bold on outer edges

osr brake binding

rear exhaust box in very poor condition

Pass 23 May 2011 59,260 miles

all tyres cracking

alloys damaged

dents to o/s/f door and various body pannels

exhaust corroded and rear silencer deteriorating

front discs heavily lipped scorn and corroded

front number plate cracked

front wishbone bushes cracking

side repeater showing white light

Fail 23 May 2011 59,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

all tyres cracking

alloys damaged

dents to o/s/f door and various body pannels

exhaust corroded and rear silencer deteriorating

front discs heavily lipped scorn and corroded

front number plate cracked

front wishbone bushes cracking

side repeater showing white light

Pass 23 May 2010 46,548 miles

front pads appear low

slight wear in steering and suspension bushes

Pass 23 May 2009 33,455 miles

wipers smearing. both side repeators faded. n/s/f tyre worn close to limit. o/s/f tyre worn on edges and worn low. 2 nails in n/s/r tyre. 1 nail in o/s/r tyre. both rear tyres perished and starting to wear low. exhaust system heavily corroded.

Fail 23 May 2009 33,455 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

wipers smearing. both side repeators faded. n/s/f tyre worn close to limit. o/s/f tyre worn on edges and worn low. 2 nails in n/s/r tyre. 1 nail in o/s/r tyre. both rear tyres perished and starting to wear low. exhaust system heavily corroded.

Pass 28 May 2008 21,045 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,726 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 KXJ is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KXJ, 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 KXJ is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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