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BJ54 YZL

2005 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,552 mi
Last recorded123,552 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 YZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 123,552 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 123,479 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 74,573 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 74,573 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,477 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated, no play or roughness detected

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 70,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front door catch bolt loose

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated, no play or roughness detected

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 70,452 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from engine. ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 67,102 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 67,095 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 63,446 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 56,973 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 56,973 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,993 miles

exhaust back box casing is corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2013 48,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust back box casing is corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,547 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 34,494 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 26,603 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,603 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 18,974 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 15,503 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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BJ54 YZL 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 65%.

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 BJ54 YZL, 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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BJ54 YZL is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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