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BK55 TYW

2005 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

86,611 mi
Last recorded86,611 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 TYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2024 86,611 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

outer siils surface rust . and weak

Pass 12 Jan 2023 83,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 83,578 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 79,617 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 79,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 74,733 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 74,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 71,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 71,241 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,174 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 65,170 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken O/S REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working O/S REAR (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S REAR. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 52,351 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 52,347 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 44,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Section (7.1.2)

Oil leak Engine, Sump Pan Pourous ()

Fail 28 Dec 2016 44,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Section (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak Engine, Sump Pan Pourous ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 42,253 miles

oil leak from sump pan [poorus]

Fail 21 Dec 2015 42,253 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak from sump pan [poorus]

Pass 8 Dec 2014 41,231 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 41,229 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 38,540 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 33,646 miles

engine oil sump corroded

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 30,895 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,025 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear wiper split

Slight oil leak - requires further inspection

Unable to inspect front brake pads

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 15 Nov 2010 27,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Rear wiper split

Slight oil leak - requires further inspection

Unable to inspect front brake pads

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,941 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 15,976 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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BK55 TYW is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BK55 TYW, 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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BK55 TYW is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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