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BG55 CEV

2005 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,042 mi
Last recorded64,042 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 64,042 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,463 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,171 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,509 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 52,509 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,228 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 45,228 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 39,262 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 39,262 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 30,730 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 30,730 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f washer insufficient fluid to screen

Pass 4 Sep 2010 25,842 miles

front tyres tread getting low

o/s headlamp fixing broken

Pass 5 Sep 2009 23,270 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 23,270 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 19,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 19,224 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 CEV is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CEV, 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 BG55 CEV registered?

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

Is BG55 CEV safe to buy?

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