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BG55 WGP

2005 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,055 mi
Last recorded92,055 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 92,055 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 78,782 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 62,075 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 62,075 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 61,836 miles

All 4 indicators starting to turn white

Engine management light on

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

Slight play in nearside front strut top

Fail 8 Mar 2018 61,835 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

All 4 indicators starting to turn white

Engine management light on

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

Slight play in nearside front strut top

Pass 17 Feb 2017 56,924 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,822 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 45,238 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 40,246 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight weather cracking on outter edges of tread.

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

Fail 13 Jan 2014 40,246 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres have slight weather cracking on outter edges of tread.

front brake pads low

engine oil level low

offside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

Pass 3 Jan 2013 37,540 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 37,540 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 34,865 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 34,827 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 29,559 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,420 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,366 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 WGP is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WGP, 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 WGP is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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