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BN05 EBA

2005 Citroen C2

Yellow Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,968 mi
Last recorded101,968 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 EBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,968 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 101,968 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 87,341 miles

both front brake discs corroded+pitted

Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,454 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 65,132 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,960 miles

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

advise o/s/f headlamp slightly loose

brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 21 Feb 2011 53,958 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

advise bonnet release handle insecure

advise o/s/f headlamp slightly loose

brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,821 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 47,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,242 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 31,358 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly low on tread.[on 3mm]

Fail 14 Mar 2008 31,358 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly low on tread.[on 3mm]

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

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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BN05 EBA is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Yellow with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN05 EBA, 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 BN05 EBA registered?

BN05 EBA is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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