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BG05 ZYV

2005 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,768 mi
Last recorded46,768 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 46,768 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 45,658 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 44,176 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 42,725 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 41,335 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 41,332 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 39,811 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 89,811 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 37,448 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 35,599 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 33,650 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 31,953 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 29,947 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 28,339 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 26,891 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 25,360 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 22,952 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 20,276 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 17,663 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 14,176 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 14,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZYV is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

BG05 ZYV is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BG05 ZYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 ZYV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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