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BG05 UCB

2005 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,410 mi
Last recorded99,410 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 UCB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 99,410 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 99,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 92,624 miles

EML On

Front Wiper Blades Poor Condition

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 92,624 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML On

Front Wiper Blades Poor Condition

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 85,744 miles

ESP Warning Light On

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016 85,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

ESP Warning Light On

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 77,428 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear bumper damaged no sharpe edges or corrosion

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 77,428 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear bumper damaged no sharpe edges or corrosion

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 64,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 64,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2012 56,762 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in nearside front tyre but not exposing cords

nearside front drop link ball joint gaiter deteriorated

outer casing on rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2011 50,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in nearside front tyre but not exposing cords

nearside front drop link ball joint gaiter deteriorated

outer casing on rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2011 50,243 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 50,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2010 42,278 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,250 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,811 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 UCB is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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