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BG55 OSZ

2005 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

42,234 mi
Last recorded42,234 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 42,234 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 41,195 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 41,195 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 40,651 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 39,527 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 38,637 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 37,320 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 37,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 35,611 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 33,649 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 32,155 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 30,884 miles

offside rear tyre cracked/perished on sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2015 30,139 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 29,243 miles

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 12 Aug 2014 29,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 9 Aug 2013 28,714 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 27,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2011 24,033 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 24,033 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,043 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,807 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 16,794 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,464 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 OSZ is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OSZ, 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 OSZ registered?

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

Is BG55 OSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 OSZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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