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BG55 CGF

2005 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,745 mi
Last recorded84,745 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 84,745 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brakes corroded (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 84,576 miles

COVERS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES LOW PRESSURE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 84,574 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

COVERS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES LOW PRESSURE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 80,741 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

both rear inner sills corroded / outer sills have plastic covers

rear chassis corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2022 74,702 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape and splitting inner sidewall

Fail 13 Dec 2022 74,702 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres out of shape and splitting inner sidewall

Pass 17 Dec 2021 72,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 72,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 66,108 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 64,257 miles

brake fluid overflow around reservoir

Pass 30 Oct 2018 61,583 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 58,726 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2016 53,148 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 46,582 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 43,077 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 39,228 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2011 30,994 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 287,810 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 20,544 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Nov 2008 17,070 miles

front and rear wiper blades spitting clearing screen ok

Fail 4 Nov 2008 17,070 miles

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

front and rear wiper blades spitting clearing screen ok

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 CGF is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BG55 CGF, 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 CGF is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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