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BN05 JXR

2005 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,930 mi
Last recorded88,930 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 88,930 miles

eml light on

Pass 27 Apr 2017 85,281 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 84,577 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 84,092 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,577 miles

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

nearside rear suspension bumpstop missing

Fail 24 Feb 2015 79,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

nearside rear suspension bumpstop missing

Pass 25 Feb 2014 77,037 miles

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

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

both front spot lights not lighting

front bumper damaged

lower engine mounting worn

rear wiper split

Fail 20 Feb 2014 77,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

both front spot lights not lighting

front bumper damaged

lower engine mounting worn

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Feb 2013 74,314 miles

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

both front spot lights not lighting

both front under arch plastic covers damaged and loose

both headlamps loose

lower engine mounting split

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear window wiper split

screenwash bottle insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2013 74,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

both front spot lights not lighting

both front under arch plastic covers damaged and loose

both headlamps loose

lower engine mounting split

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear window wiper split

screenwash bottle insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2012 69,355 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

both rear tyre cracking on shoulders

front bumper slightly loose

front discs corroded on inside edge

front fog lights dont illuminate

nearside wheel arch catching anti-roll bar droplink

offside headlamp slightly loose

Fail 10 Feb 2012 69,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

both rear tyre cracking on shoulders

front bumper slightly loose

front discs corroded on inside edge

front fog lights dont illuminate

nearside wheel arch catching anti-roll bar droplink

offside headlamp slightly loose

Pass 7 Feb 2011 66,464 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 62,287 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 55,342 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 46,505 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 46,505 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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BN05 JXR 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 JXR, 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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BN05 JXR is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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