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BJ05 XAT

2005 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,089 mi
Last recorded98,089 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XAT
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 98,089 miles

Front front exhaust flexi blowing borderline

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill and centre air bubbles checked finger thump and corrosion tool borderline (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 69,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

can't see front brake pads

Fail 21 Jun 2018 69,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

can't see front brake pads

Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,842 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 63,021 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 59,203 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 59,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,298 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 49,839 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 42,982 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 42,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 39,393 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 27,926 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 18,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 11,625 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 5,530 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 XAT is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

BJ05 XAT is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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