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BG55 OTV

2005 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,674 mi
Last recorded86,674 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 OTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 86,674 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 72,672 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 72,657 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 66,283 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,961 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,720 miles

advise eml light on

advise rear exhaust box poor condtion

Fail 18 Jun 2013 55,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

advise eml light on

advise rear exhaust box poor condtion

Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,931 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 48,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,110 miles

exhaust rusty

osf slight wheel bind

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,826 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 31,661 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,421 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

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 OTV is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

BG55 OTV is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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