CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG55 OTW

2005 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,189 mi
Last recorded66,189 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 OTW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2022 66,189 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Unclipped (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush come away from centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from centre and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pourous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 61,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 61,446 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill front and back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 56,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 56,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2019 48,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 48,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 44,666 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 41,775 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded over 50% of inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded over 50% of inner face (3.5.1i)

SERVICE DUE "spanner symbol" in display

Pass 26 Jan 2016 39,991 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 38,234 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 35,921 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 30,863 miles

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)

all 4 tyres outer sidewalls badly perished/age related cracking[all tyres are dated 2005]

Pass 5 Jan 2012 24,532 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 20,289 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

service light on

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 14 Jan 2010 14,315 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 9,175 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
Full Citroen C2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG55 OTW is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG55 OTW?

You can check the full history of BG55 OTW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG55 OTW registered?

BG55 OTW is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 October 2005.

Is BG55 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 OTW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG55 OTW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG55 OTW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.