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BG55 NBE

2005 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,815 mi
Last recorded86,815 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 NBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 86,815 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 86,815 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 84,017 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 84,017 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 79,373 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 73,962 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 73,962 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,328 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,125 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 59,122 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 59,122 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,969 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 50,969 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,126 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 45,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,887 miles

offside rear tyre deteriated (cracking)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 37,887 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre deteriated (cracking)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,045 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,653 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 23,653 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 23,472 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 23,472 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,039 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 18,039 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 NBE is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 NBE, 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 NBE registered?

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

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