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BJ05 DLD

2005 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,666 mi
Last recorded104,666 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 DLD
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 104,666 miles

eml light on - missfire

slight n/s/f brake imbalance

slight play in o/s/ steering arm / track rod end

Pass 8 Oct 2015 88,258 miles

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

Front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Fail 8 Oct 2015 88,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Pass 6 Oct 2014 74,926 miles

nearside rear seat and seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2014 74,926 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear seat and seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2013 60,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 60,939 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 56,238 miles

n/s/f tyre on wear limit 175/65/14

slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack end

Fail 9 Oct 2012 56,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre on wear limit 175/65/14

slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack end

Pass 6 Oct 2011 50,604 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 47,001 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc's corroded but not excessive

Fail 12 Oct 2010 47,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc's corroded but not excessive

Pass 6 May 2010 44,016 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 44,014 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,558 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,110 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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BJ05 DLD is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BJ05 DLD, 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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BJ05 DLD is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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