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BG55 CCJ

2005 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

109,983 mi
Last recorded109,983 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 109,983 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 109,095 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 104,453 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

corrosion to rear chassis rails

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 5 Jan 2018 104,408 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

corrosion to rear chassis rails

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Dec 2016 97,075 miles

EML on

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated both sides

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear chassis rails starting to corrode

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 6 Dec 2016 97,075 miles

EML on

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated both sides

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear chassis rails starting to corrode

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,011 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 78,001 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,579 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,294 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre is close to legal limit and has some cracking

Fail 5 Mar 2014 64,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre is close to legal limit,and has some cracking

Fail 4 Mar 2014 64,254 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre is close to legal limit,and has some cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,487 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 42,763 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 42,740 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,844 miles

nearside front tyre has damage on outer sidewall

Fail 29 Dec 2010 32,701 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has damage on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,030 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BG55 CCJ 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 52.6%.

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 BG55 CCJ, 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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BG55 CCJ is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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