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BJ05 HPL

2005 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,694 mi
Last recorded137,694 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 137,694 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 132,519 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s n/s front/rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front binding slightly

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s n/s (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

plastic covers fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2018 132,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s n/s front/rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front binding slightly

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s n/s (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s n/s rear inner sils (6.1.B.2)

plastic covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2018 132,476 miles

Emissions not tested car overheated (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 125,987 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 119,707 miles

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 12 Feb 2016 119,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2014 116,473 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake fluid level low

Fail 15 Nov 2014 116,411 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake fluid level low

o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2013 98,713 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 94,126 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 78,568 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 59,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,765 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,028 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,028 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 HPL 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 75%.

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 BJ05 HPL, 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 BJ05 HPL registered?

BJ05 HPL is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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