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BJ05 XXA

2005 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,866 mi
Last recorded87,866 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 87,866 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 86,971 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 86,321 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 83,995 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 81,516 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 77,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre has minor cut in tread

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 77,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre has minor cut in tread

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 70,241 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 61,835 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 54,344 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 46,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Feb 2013 39,619 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Fail 10 Feb 2013 39,619 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 24 Nov 2011 31,232 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 22,956 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 16,897 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 14,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,373 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 XXA is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XXA, 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 XXA registered?

BJ05 XXA is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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