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BG55 PFX

2005 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

99,490 mi
Last recorded99,490 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 99,490 miles

(rally car) no accesses to rear seat

Fail 8 Oct 2024 99,490 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability both sides (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

(rally car) no accesses to rear seat

Fail 10 Jun 2024 99,464 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 99,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 98,545 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 98,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 97,541 miles

sills corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2021 97,497 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 96,977 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 96,523 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 88,677 miles

Hand brake just met minimum requirements for performance a& imbalance, needs repair

OSF headlamp aim is on the lower limit

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides NSF & OSF (3.5.1i)

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

exhaust has minor gas leaks

Fail 10 Mar 2017 88,677 miles

Hand brake just met minimum requirements for performance a& imbalance, needs repair

OSF headlamp aim is on the lower limit

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides NSF & OSF (3.5.1i)

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

exhaust has minor gas leaks

Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,397 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,791 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner braking surface

Fail 14 Mar 2015 76,678 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Both front brake discs corroded on inner braking surface

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 75,825 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust emissions only just met limits. Lambda limit: 1.030. Lambda reading 1.030.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jan 2014 66,980 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 66,774 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 61,817 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 61,815 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 55,115 miles

Front brakes discs corroded on inner faces

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 55,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brakes discs corroded on inner faces

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 50,348 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 50,244 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 43,705 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 43,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,751 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 PFX is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 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 PFX, 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 PFX is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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