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BK55 YLX

2005 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,991 mi
Last recorded111,991 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 YLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 May 2018 111,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

reverse light inoperative

Fail 9 Jan 2018 111,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on

Spare tyre defective cracked to the cords (outer side wall ) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 111,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 111,913 miles

engine management light on

spare tyre side walls cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2014 111,194 miles

coolant level low

engine management light on

Fail 17 Dec 2014 111,194 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

engine management light on

Fail 14 Jan 2014 109,994 miles

Bonnet release lever insecure

Front bumper has a crack

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear, bumper and quater panel damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front tyre, outer wall worn

Spare tyre cracked and perished

Spare wheel carrier corroded but not considered dangerous

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 109,994 miles

Bonnet release lever insecure

Front bumper has a crack

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear, bumper and quater panel damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front tyre, outer wall worn

Spare tyre cracked and perished

Spare wheel carrier corroded but not considered dangerous

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 107,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

offside front bumper damaged

rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2012 104,546 miles

front both tyres outer wall minor cracks/weak

Fail 13 Jan 2012 104,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front both tyres outer wall minor cracks/weak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 101,886 miles

rear wiper arm in the broken state

Fail 7 Jan 2011 101,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

rear wiper arm in the broken state

Pass 15 Jan 2010 90,120 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 63,433 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 YLX is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YLX, 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 YLX is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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