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BL05 TXW

2005 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,360 mi
Last recorded105,360 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 TXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 105,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2016 100,951 miles

rear wiper blade u/s

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

eml on

Pass 24 Jan 2015 91,836 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 86,655 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 86,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 73,570 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet release handle is broken

Fail 9 May 2013 73,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet release handle is broken

traction control warning light is on

Pass 23 Apr 2012 60,660 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 60,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,502 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 52,302 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 42,277 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,590 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 27,192 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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BL05 TXW is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL05 TXW, 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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BL05 TXW is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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