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BL05 VBU

2005 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,327 mi
Last recorded56,327 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 VBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 56,327 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 55,920 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 49,811 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 44,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 39,400 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 32,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 32,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 24,808 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 24,787 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 24,787 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,709 miles

n/s/ front tyre wall dameged no cords exposed

Pass 24 Jun 2014 22,394 miles

n/s front tyre wall damaged no cords exposed

Pass 24 Jun 2013 21,105 miles

n/s front tyre wall slight damage no cords exposed

Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,694 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 15,957 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 15,957 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 13,561 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 11,648 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 10,237 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 VBU is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Blue 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 BL05 VBU, 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 BL05 VBU registered?

BL05 VBU is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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