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BN05 EBD

2005 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,062 mi
Last recorded156,062 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 EBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 156,062 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

play in n/s of steering rack

reverse lights not working

Pass 15 May 2017 150,724 miles

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

engine leaking oil

Fail 15 May 2017 150,724 miles

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

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 13 May 2016 138,288 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear slightly out of shape on treaded area

covers fitted to outersills

exhaust rear section rusty

Fail 12 May 2016 138,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear slightly out of shape on treaded area

covers fitted to outersills

exhaust rear section rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2015 124,369 miles

Engine oil leak

O/S/F Top strut bearing partly seized

O/S/R Light lens deteriorated

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

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2014 112,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

offside top strut mount bearing stiff

Fail 10 Mar 2014 112,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

offside top strut mount bearing stiff

Pass 4 Mar 2013 100,085 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 100,085 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 89,311 miles

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

OSF tyre has been rubbing

Fail 25 Feb 2012 89,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF tyre has been rubbing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 78,858 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,679 miles

o/s front indicator bulb slightly faded

o/s track rod end worn

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,805 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,183 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 36,183 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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 EBD is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EBD, 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 EBD registered?

BN05 EBD is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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