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BJ05 XWB

2005 Citroen C2

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,179 mi
Last recorded128,179 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 128,179 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 121,000 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 116,422 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 108,755 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 108,742 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 102,424 miles

Oil leak

slight blue smoke,emmisions passed.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 102,424 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

slight blue smoke,emmisions passed.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 102,104 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2009 85,133 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 85,133 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s wish bone shhows signs of damage,n/s front tyre worn on outer edge,suggest steering genometry check,unsavory engine noise.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 76,609 miles

minor rim/tyre damage n/s/front.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 76,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

minor rim/tyre damage n/s/front.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 58,833 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 XWB is a 2005 Citroen C2 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XWB, 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 XWB is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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