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BG55 CMY

2005 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,349 mi
Last recorded89,349 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 89,349 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Handle damaged (3.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 89,349 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Handle damaged (3.1 (c))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2015 84,723 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 84,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts touching coil spring (3.6.B.2a)

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

Rear child seat

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 72,035 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 72,035 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 62,394 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 21 Sep 2013 62,300 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 15 Sep 2012 51,227 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,300 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 45,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,968 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 43,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 41,965 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,630 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 CMY is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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