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BN55 BPY

2005 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,200 mi
Last recorded85,200 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 BPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 85,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sump leaking oil

Fail 7 Jul 2021 85,200 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sump leaking oil

Pass 15 Jul 2020 83,947 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 82,238 miles

rear spare wheel carrier corroding

Fail 23 Apr 2019 82,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

rear spare wheel carrier corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,838 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 79,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white not amber (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 77,115 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 77,111 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 74,535 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,805 miles

oil leak under engine

Pass 8 Apr 2014 68,503 miles

oil leak under engine

Pass 2 Apr 2013 65,222 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 65,222 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,986 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,271 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 36,603 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,032 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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BN55 BPY 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 73.7%.

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 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 BN55 BPY, 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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BN55 BPY is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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