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BJ05 XWR

2005 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,023 mi
Last recorded70,023 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside windscreen washer not working

offside front tyre has cut inside wall

Fail 5 Jun 2015 70,020 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside windscreen washer not working

offside front tyre has cut inside wall

Pass 28 May 2014 64,939 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 64,939 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 60,578 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 60,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,698 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 53,471 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,523 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 45,523 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 37,540 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 37,460 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,678 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges,

Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,063 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 XWR is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XWR, 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 XWR is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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