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BJ05 LYU

2005 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,813 mi
Last recorded55,813 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,813 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 55,035 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 55,035 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 54,912 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 52,746 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

REAR SILENCER SKIN PEELING

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 May 2013 49,389 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 49,389 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 43,838 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,861 miles

oil pressure warning lamp on at idle

Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,407 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 28,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2008 21,956 miles

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

unable to inspect brake pads wheel caps fitted

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 LYU is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LYU, 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 LYU registered?

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

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