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BL54 YCV

2005 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,633 mi
Last recorded108,633 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 YCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2019 108,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 103,270 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror loose

Pass 3 Oct 2017 98,481 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged but still secure at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2016 95,322 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 91,389 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 85,354 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 78,974 miles

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

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

bonnet pull not secure but opens bonnet

rear silencer casing corroded and peeling, not blowing and secure at time of test

Fail 1 Feb 2014 78,974 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet pull not secure but opens bonnet

rear silencer casing corroded and peeling, not blowing and secure at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,631 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 71,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 69,623 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 7 Feb 2011 65,411 miles

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

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

some corrosion on exhaust back box outer skin.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 65,411 miles

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

some corrosion on exhaust back box outer skin.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 59,767 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on outter edge

Fail 4 Feb 2010 59,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on outter edge

Pass 16 Feb 2009 48,269 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre

some corrosion on front brake discs.

Fail 16 Feb 2009 48,629 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

screw in o/s/r tyre

some corrosion on front brake discs.

Fail 19 Feb 2008 37,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion on front discs.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 37,838 miles

slight corrosion on front discs.

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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BL54 YCV is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BL54 YCV, 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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BL54 YCV is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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