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BG55 CDO

2005 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,516 mi
Last recorded102,516 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 102,516 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust strap broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper bump stop missing

Offside Rear exhaust back box corroded

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

travel in parking brake but still working okay

Fail 3 Dec 2020 102,516 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust strap broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper bump stop missing

Offside Rear exhaust back box corroded

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

travel in parking brake but still working okay

Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,867 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 90,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 83,418 miles

back box exhaust temp secured

both rear bump stops missing

engine surging

os number plate lamp inop

osf indicator bulb slight discolored

osr tyre at 1.6mm

small oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2017 76,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box + deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 76,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box + deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,356 miles

slight exhaust blow from back box corroded also

slight play nsf lower ball joint

Fail 22 Jul 2016 69,356 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight exhaust blow from back box corroded also

slight play nsf lower ball joint

Pass 7 Jul 2015 60,232 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 60,232 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,008 miles

Rear silencer corroded & minor gas leak.

Fail 3 Jul 2014 53,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear silencer corroded & minor gas leak.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,283 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 46,283 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,222 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 35,222 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 28,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped/corroded

near side rear tyre cracking and small splits to outer side wall

Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,010 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 11,670 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,129 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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BG55 CDO 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 61.9%.

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

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