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BJ05 XAG

2005 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,851 mi
Last recorded31,851 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XAG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 31,851 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside headlight lens cloudy not affecting beam pattern at present

Fail 4 Feb 2026 31,851 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside headlight lens cloudy not affecting beam pattern at present

Pass 3 Mar 2025 31,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 30,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 29,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 28,683 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 26,676 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 26,629 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 26,128 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 24,630 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 24,438 miles

cuts in both front tyres

Pass 3 Feb 2016 23,000 miles

cuts in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 5 Feb 2015 22,431 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 21,448 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 20,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,215 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 19,712 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 22 Feb 2010 19,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,486 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 XAG is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XAG, 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 XAG registered?

BJ05 XAG is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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